Taking Delivery of a Batumi Apartment Without Travelling
A power of attorney, a local lawyer and a third-party inspection let an Israeli buyer take delivery of a Batumi apartment and register it at NAPR without being physically present. Here is how the pieces fit together.
You do not need to be in Batumi to take delivery of an apartment. A power of attorney, a local lawyer and a third-party inspection cover the steps that would otherwise require your physical presence, with registration completed at Georgia's National Agency of Public Registry.
Why a power of attorney is the starting point
A power of attorney lets a representative, typically a local lawyer, sign documents and act on your behalf for specific steps in the handover process. Its exact scope, which documents it can cover and the form it needs to take, is confirmed with a Georgian lawyer rather than assumed from a power of attorney used elsewhere. Orven coordinates the arrangement with a local lawyer once you reach handover stage.
What a third-party inspection covers
Before signing off on delivery, someone needs to physically check the unit against the contract: finish quality, any agreed white frame or furnished condition, and whether fittings match what was promised. If you cannot attend yourself, a local lawyer or an inspector Orven arranges carries out this check, documenting the condition with photos and a written report before you authorise the final handover steps.
Registering the title at NAPR
Ownership registers through Georgia's National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR), via a Public Service Hall, with official fees of GEL 150, 270 or 350 depending on processing speed. Who pays this fee is set at contract stage. A power of attorney can typically cover the registration step itself, so you do not need to be present for that part either, though your lawyer confirms this for your specific transaction.
What still might need your direct involvement
Some steps are not simply assumed remote: certain bank-related verification requirements, and any document a lawyer or the registry specifically flags as needing your original signature rather than one made under a power of attorney. Treat these as exceptions to plan around rather than the default expectation.
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Sequencing a remote handover
A typical remote handover runs: the developer issues a delivery notice, your representative or inspector checks the unit against the contract, any issues are raised with the developer before sign-off, the power of attorney is used to complete the formal handover steps, and the lawyer proceeds with NAPR registration. Orven follows each stage and keeps you updated by WhatsApp and email throughout.
Working with Orven on a remote handover
Orven coordinates the local lawyer, arranges the physical inspection and confirms each step of NAPR registration while you remain in Israel. See our guide to buying property in Batumi from Israel, step by step for the earlier stages of the purchase, and our guide to Georgia's residence permit for Israeli property owners for the ownership question that sometimes follows handover. Orven's Israel page covers Batumi ahead of Dubai for buyers from Israel.
Message Orven on WhatsApp at +971 52 776 1939 or by email at sales@orvenproperties.com ahead of your expected handover date, and your adviser arranges the lawyer and inspection.
FAQ
Do I need to travel to Batumi for handover? No, in most cases. A power of attorney, a local lawyer and a third-party inspection cover the steps that would otherwise require your presence.
Who checks the unit's condition if I am not there? A local lawyer or inspector Orven arranges, who documents the condition with photos and a written report before sign-off.
Can a power of attorney cover NAPR registration? Typically yes, though your lawyer confirms the exact scope for your specific transaction.
What NAPR fees apply to registration? GEL 150, 270 or 350, depending on processing speed, with who pays set at contract stage.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to Batumi for handover?
No, in most cases. A power of attorney, a local lawyer and a third-party inspection cover the steps that would otherwise require your presence.
Who checks the unit's condition if I am not there?
A local lawyer or inspector Orven arranges, who documents the condition with photos and a written report before sign-off.
Can a power of attorney cover NAPR registration?
Typically yes, though your lawyer confirms the exact scope for your specific transaction.
What NAPR fees apply to registration?
GEL 150, 270 or 350, depending on processing speed, with who pays set at contract stage.
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