Power of Attorney
General and NRI-specific power of attorney drafting, notarisation and coordination.
Fees are quoted after understanding your specific requirement. Stamp duty, registration (where required) and apostille / embassy attestation charges are separate.
General & special POA
A Power of Attorney authorises another person to act on your behalf for specified matters: property, banking, or administrative tasks. We draft both general and special (limited-purpose) POA documents tailored to the exact authority you wish to grant.
NRI-specific POA
For clients abroad, a POA executed overseas typically needs notarisation and apostille or Indian embassy attestation before it can be used in India, and adjudication of stamp duty on arrival. We prepare the document to the correct format and coordinate the steps so it is valid for use before Indian authorities.
Documents typically required
- Identity proof of the person granting authority (principal)
- Identity proof of the appointed attorney
- Details of the specific powers to be granted
- For NRIs: passport and overseas address proof
Common questions
Yes. A POA signed outside India typically needs notarisation and either apostille or Indian embassy attestation in the country where it was signed before it can be relied on by Indian authorities, and stamp duty is adjudicated once it reaches India.
A general POA authorises a broad range of actions on your behalf. A special (or limited-purpose) POA is restricted to specific, named acts, such as a single property transaction, and is generally the safer choice when you don't need to hand over broad authority.
Yes, a POA can be revoked by the person who granted it, and it is good practice to formally notify the attorney-holder and any relevant third parties (such as a bank or sub-registrar) once revoked.
No. A POA is automatically extinguished on the death of the person who granted it, regardless of what the document says.
The original (or a certified copy) of the POA itself, along with their own identity proof; the Sub-Registrar or bank will typically verify both before allowing them to act.
Generally yes for most purposes, though property-related POAs used for a transaction in another state may need to be adjudicated or re-stamped there depending on that state's rules.