We present to you a professionally prepared template for a Power of Attorney for the management and disposal of a vehicle, drafted in accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
Under this Power of Attorney, the owner of the vehicle (the Principal) authorizes another person (the Attorney-in-Fact/Agent) to perform a wide range of actions on their behalf related to the possession, use, and disposal of a car or other vehicle.
Features and Benefits of the Document
1. Broad Scope of Authority for the Attorney-in-Fact
The Power of Attorney contains the most extensive possible list of powers that can be granted to the Attorney-in-Fact regarding the vehicle, including:
a. Operating the vehicle within the territory of the Russian Federation and abroad;
b. Representing the Principal before the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (GIBDD/GAI), customs authorities, insurance companies, and other organizations;
c. Concluding insurance contracts (OSAGO, CASCO) and receiving insurance payouts;
d. Registering and deregistering the vehicle;
e. Disposing of the vehicle (sale, gift, exchange, lease, pledge, and other transactions);
f. Receiving funds from transactions and issuing receipts;
g. Representing the Principal before judicial and law enforcement agencies on matters related to the vehicle;
h. Paying taxes, duties, fines, and other mandatory payments;
i. The right to delegate powers to third parties (at the Principal's discretion).
2. Compliance with Russian Federation Legislation
The document fully complies with the requirements of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Articles 185-189 of the RF Civil Code), as well as other regulatory acts governing powers of attorney and vehicle transactions.
3. Operating a Vehicle under a Power of Attorney
Please note that according to current Russian legislation (Clause 2.1.1 of the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations), a power of attorney is not strictly required for operating a vehicle if the driver has the vehicle registration certificate and an OSAGO insurance policy listing them as an authorized driver (or an unlimited driver policy).
However, in practice, powers of attorney for vehicle operation continue to be widely used, as they allow the driver to additionally confirm their authority to third parties (for example, when crossing borders, interacting with customs authorities or insurance companies, undergoing technical inspections, or when representing the owner's interests in various organizations and institutions).
4. When Such a Power of Attorney is Executed
a. When transferring a car to relatives, friends, or company employees for long-term use;
b. When needing to sell or otherwise dispose of the vehicle through a representative;
c. When needing to represent the owner's interests before the GIBDD, insurance companies, customs authorities, courts, and other organizations;
d. When traveling abroad in a vehicle owned by another person;
e. In other cases where the owner cannot or does not wish to personally deal with matters related to the vehicle.
5. Ease of Use
The document is provided in a convenient editable format (Word), allowing easy adaptation to specific circumstances and the needs of the parties.
By purchasing this Power of Attorney template, you obtain a professionally drafted legal document that will help you quickly and competently formalize authority for the management and disposal of a vehicle, minimize risks, and avoid potential legal problems.
Important Note:
For transactions involving the disposal of the vehicle (sale, gift, pledge, etc.), the Power of Attorney must be notarized in accordance with the requirements of Article 185.1 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.
