Personal documents

Power of Attorney Attestation & Apostille

Attestation or apostille of a power of attorney executed in India, so someone can act for you abroad: property, banking, legal or company matters.

At a glance

Process

Power of Attorney Attestation & Apostille process

1
Drafting & format check
We check that the document meets the destination's format, language and stamp-paper requirements.
2
Notarisation
The power of attorney is executed and notarised in India.
3
State authentication
The state's Home or Law Department authenticates the notary's signature.
4
MEA apostille or attestation
An apostille for Hague countries, or MEA attestation followed by embassy attestation for other countries.

Power of attorney printed on the appropriate stamp paper and signed before a notary
Passport copy of the person granting the power of attorney
Passport or ID copy of the attorney holder, if required by the destination
The destination authority's format requirements, if any

Hague Convention country

MEA apostille after state authentication. No embassy stamp is needed.

Non-Hague country

MEA attestation followed by embassy/consulate attestation, plus any post-arrival stage.

Can you draft the power of attorney?

Ask us about drafting support. The destination authority often prescribes the wording, so share any format you have been given.

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