No, an Apostille is not required for executing a Power of Attorney (PoA) in India. Instead, the document must be attested by either the Indian Consulate or a Notary Public in the country where you reside.
Step-by-Step Process to Execute a Power of Attorney in India from Abroad
Step 1: Draft the Power of Attorney
- Prepare the Power of Attorney (PoA) in Word format as per your legal requirements.
Step 2: Print the Document
- Print the drafted PoA on A4-sized paper.
Step 3: Sign and Attest the PoA
- The Non-Resident Indian (NRI) must sign the PoA in the presence of an Indian Consulate Officer or a Notary Public in their country of residence.
- Sign at the bottom of each page and ensure that witnesses sign in the designated section.
- Get the PoA attested by the Indian Consulate or Notary Public.
Step 4: Send the PoA to India
- Courier the attested PoA to your designated attorney (representative) in India.
Step 5: Adjudication in India
- The attorney (PoA holder) must adjudicate the PoA at the District Registrar’s Office in the jurisdiction where the property is located.
What Does a Power of Attorney Look Like? We used the below Power of Attorney for property registration in Bangalore, India
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