Service
Power of Attorney in India — safely drafted, properly executed.
Advocate-drafted, narrow, time-bound and registered PoAs for NRIs in the USA, UK and Canada. We handle drafting, apostille coordination and sub-registrar registration end to end.
A Power of Attorney (PoA) is the single most powerful — and most dangerous — document an NRI can sign. Done well, it lets a trusted person handle property sale, bank work, court filings or registration on your behalf without you flying back. Done badly, it is the leading cause of NRI property loss in India.
Our advocates draft PoAs that are deliberately narrow: one specific task, one named representative, time-bound, revocable, and registered with the sub-registrar where the property sits. We coordinate apostille at the Indian consulate in your country and registration in India so you sign once and never have to chase paperwork.
Who this service is for
- NRIs in the USA, UK, Canada, UAE, Singapore or Australia
- OCI cardholders selling, gifting or partitioning Indian property
- NRIs filing or contesting a civil, family or property suit in India
- Anyone giving a family member authority over Indian assets
What we do, step by step
Drafting — narrow, not general
We draft a Special Power of Attorney scoped to one specific transaction (e.g. 'sale of flat at address X for not less than ₹Y'). No blanket authority to sell, mortgage or lease anything else.
Apostille coordination in your country
We provide a checklist for notarisation and apostille at the Indian consulate in the USA, UK or Canada, including the right office, fee and turnaround. You sign in front of a notary, courier the document, and we take it from there.
Registration in India
Once the apostilled PoA reaches India, our advocate adjudicates stamp duty and registers it at the relevant sub-registrar within 90 days, as required by law.
Execution of the underlying task
Our advocate then uses the PoA only for the specific purpose drafted — sale registration, court appearance, bank closure or mutation — and shares signed copies of every step with you.
Safe revocation
When the task is done, we draft and register the deed of revocation, publish a public notice and intimate all relevant authorities so the PoA cannot be misused later.
Typical timeline
- Day 0Free 30-minute call to scope the transaction and identify the correct PoA holder in India.
- Day 1–3Advocate-drafted PoA emailed to you with redline explanation in plain English.
- Day 4–10You notarise and apostille in your country; courier to our India office.
- Day 11–20Stamp duty adjudication and sub-registrar registration in India.
- Day 21+Execution of the underlying transaction with weekly written updates.
Special PoA drafting, apostille guidance and Indian registration is a flat advocate fee — no per-hour billing. Get a written quote within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sign a Power of Attorney in the USA / UK / Canada and use it in India?
Yes. The PoA must be signed before a notary in your country, apostilled at the Indian consulate (or the country's competent authority), and registered at the relevant sub-registrar in India within 90 days of arrival. We coordinate every step.
Should I give a General Power of Attorney to my family?
Almost never. A General PoA gives the holder authority to sell, lease or mortgage any of your property. We strongly recommend a Special PoA limited to one named transaction, with a clear expiry date.
How long does the full process take?
Typically 3–4 weeks end to end — 3–10 days for drafting and your apostille, then 10–15 days for stamp duty and registration in India.
Can the PoA be revoked?
Yes. We draft and register a deed of revocation, publish a public notice in a local newspaper, and notify all relevant authorities (society, sub-registrar, banks).
Talk to our NRI desk — free 30-minute consultation
Share your situation in confidence. Response within one business day in your timezone.