NRI Lawyers · Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney for NRIs
A power of attorney (POA) lets a trusted person in India act for you — to sell or manage property, appear before authorities or handle a court case. Find lawyers who draft and validate POAs for NRIs.
General or special power of attorney
A special POA authorises specific acts, such as selling one identified property or appearing in one case. A general POA gives wider authority over your affairs. A special POA is usually safer because it limits what the attorney holder can do.
Steps for a POA signed abroad
- Draft the POA with your lawyer, naming the property or matter clearly.
- Sign before a notary abroad and obtain an apostille, or sign before the Indian embassy or consulate.
- Courier the original to the attorney holder in India.
- Adjudicate and stamp it in India within the time allowed, and register it where the law or the transaction requires.
Safety tips
- Give authority only for what is needed, and for a limited period where possible.
- Choose an attorney holder you trust fully; you remain bound by their acts within the POA.
- Revoke a POA formally in writing and inform the people it was used with when it is no longer needed.
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Frequently asked questions
Can property be sold in India on a power of attorney?
An attorney holder can execute a sale deed on your behalf if the POA specifically authorises it. A POA is not itself a transfer of ownership; the Supreme Court has held that sales through GPA, agreement and will do not convey title.
Does a POA need to be registered?
A POA authorising the sale of immovable property is often required to be registered, and many States have specific rules. Your lawyer will confirm the requirement in the State where it will be used.
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