India Power of Attorney Apostille and Authentication Service
What is an India power of attorney apostille?
An India power of attorney apostille—sometimes called an Indian Embassy power of attorney apostille or an Indian Consulate power of attorney apostille—is a legal document that allows the principal (signing party) to authorize an agent (attorney-in-fact) in India to perform specific acts, such as purchasing or selling real estate, on their behalf.
To ensure the document’s legal validity in India, a power of attorney (POA) is signed and notarized, and then an apostille is applied. In short, the apostille certifies the notary public’s signature, giving the POA the same legal standing as if the principal had personally notarized it in India. In addition, the POA may need to be authenticated by the Indian consulate when it is related to property or financial matters in India.
How do I get an India power of attorney apostilled?
Step 1: Contact us for a price quote
Our fees are based on the services required to meet your needs. To receive a quick price quote, email us at [email protected] with the following details:
- Your name, address, and phone number
- The name, address, phone number, and email of the recipient (if shipping to a third party)
- The number of power of attorney documents requiring certification
We will respond without delay with a price quote and payment instructions. Then we will start the apostille/
Step 2: Obtain the power of attorney document
Most clients receive their POA document from an attorney in India. India power of attorney templates are available on the San Francisco Indian Consulate website that may suit your requirements. POA documents for non-commercial activities (such as granting authority to buy or sell residential property) may require:
- Notarization
- Apostille certification
- Consulate authentication (legalization)
For USA passport holders who do not have an Overseas Citizens of India (ICO) card, the POA from USA to India must be apostilled. The Consulate website provides specific additional requirements, such as:
- Submitting the Miscellaneous Application
- Including the USA address in the first paragraph of the POA
- Attaching the applicant’s photo to the last page of the POA
- Ensuring the applicant and two witnesses sign the POA in front of a notary public (witnesses cannot be a spouse or blood relatives)
- Bringing ID proof of both witnesses (e.g., driver’s license or passport) to the Consulate (witnesses do not need to visit the Consulate office)
- Providing a photocopy of the POA for the Indian Consulate (after it has been notarized and apostilled)
If you are planning to submit the power of attorney to the Indian Consulate by mail, you will also need to provide notarized copies of your passport and proof of address (these do not need to be apostilled).
For Indian citizens or USA passport holders who do have an ICO card, the apostille may not be required. Please check with the Indian consulate and the recipient for confirmation.
Step 3: Get the India power of attorney notarized
Generally, the power of attorney for India from the USA must be signed in the presence of a notary public and two witnesses. If you are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we can come to your location to notarize the document. We can also provide witnesses (and photocopies of their IDs) with advance notice and for an additional fee. In the case that you plan to submit the POA to the Indian Consulate by mail, we can also notarize copies of your passport and proof of address.
If you are elsewhere in California, you can visit a local notary to get your POA notarized. For assistance outside of California, please call +1 (415) 655-9455 or email [email protected] to discuss options.
Step 4: Get the document to us
If we notarize your document, we will take the document with us and then obtain the apostille. Conversely, if you are shipping the notarized POA to us, we will send you a FedEx Priority Overnight shipping label by email. Simply visit a FedEx location to print the label and send us your document. If you are including payment by check or money order, please make it payable to “AMN SF, LLC.”
Step 5: We handle the rest
Once we have your notarized document(s) and payment, we will:
- Obtain an apostille from the California Secretary of State.
- Ship the apostilled document to your specified recipient using FedEx Priority Overnight (USA) or FedEx International Priority (overseas).
For international shipments, we will email a scanned copy of the apostilled document for your records.
Contact Us
For more information or to place your order, please email [email protected] or call +1 (415) 655-9455.
Disclaimer: Information on this website is for informational purposes only. These instructions are based on our knowledge and experience and are meant to be helpful; however, they might contain errors. Please let us know if you encounter mistakes so that we can promptly correct them. SF Notary + Apostille is not a law firm, and its agents are not attorneys. Please contact a licensed attorney or your local bar association for counsel on legal matters.
What Is an India Power of Attorney Apostille?
An India power of attorney apostille—sometimes called an Indian Embassy power of attorney apostille or an Indian Consulate power of attorney apostille—is a legal document that allows the principal (signing party) to authorize an agent (attorney-in-fact) in India to perform specific acts, such as purchasing or selling real estate, on their behalf.
To ensure the document’s legal validity in India, a power of attorney (POA) is signed and notarized, and then an apostille is applied. The apostille certifies the notary public’s signature, giving the POA the same legal standing as if the principal had personally notarized it in India. In addition, the POA may need to be authenticated by the Indian consulate when it is related to property or financial matters in India.
How Do I Get an India Power of Attorney Apostilled?
Step 1: Contact Us for a Price Quote
Our fees are based on the services required to meet your needs. In order to receive a quick price quote, email us at [email protected] with the following details:
- Your name, address, and phone number
- The name, address, phone number, and email of the recipient (if shipping to a third party)
- The number of power of attorney documents requiring certification
We will respond promptly with a quote. Once agreed, we will send an invoice and begin the apostille process.
Step 2: Obtain the Power of Attorney Document
Most clients receive their POA document from an attorney in India. India power of attorney templates are available on the San Francisco Indian Consulate website that may suit your requirements. POA documents for non-commercial activities (such as granting authority to buy or sell residential property) may require:
- Notarization
- Apostille certification
- Consulate authentication (legalization)
For USA passport holders who do not have an Overseas Citizens of India (ICO) card, the POA from USA to India must be apostilled. The Consulate website provides specific additional requirements, such as:
- Submitting the Miscellaneous Application
- Including the USA address in the first paragraph of the POA
- Attaching the applicant’s photo to the last page of the POA
- Ensuring the applicant and two witnesses sign the POA in front of a notary public (witnesses cannot be a spouse or blood relatives)
- Bringing ID proof of both witnesses (e.g., driver’s license or passport) to the Consulate (witnesses do not need to visit the Consulate office)
- Providing a photocopy of the POA for the Indian Consulate (after it has been notarized and apostilled)
If you are planning to submit the power of attorney to the Indian Consulate by mail, you will also need to provide notarized copies of your passport and proof of address (these do not need to be apostilled).
For Indian citizens or USA passport holders who do have an ICO card, the apostille may not be required so long as the document is notarized and witnessed. Please check with the Indian consulate and the recipient for confirmation.
Step 3: Get the Document Notarized
The power of attorney for India from the USA must be signed in the presence of a notary public and two witnesses. If you are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we can come to your location to notarize the document. We can also provide witnesses (and photocopies of their IDs) with advance notice and for an additional fee. If you plan to submit the POA to the Indian Consulate by mail, we can also notarize copies of your passport and proof of address.
If you are elsewhere in California, you can visit a local notary so as to get your POA notarized. Accordingly, we will send you a FedEx Priority Overnight shipping label that you can use to ship the notarized POA to us.
For assistance outside of California, please call +1 (415) 655-9455 or email [email protected] to discuss options.
Step 4: Get the Document to Us
If we notarize your document, we will take the document with us and then obtain the apostille. If you are shipping the notarized POA to us, we will send you a FedEx Priority Overnight shipping label by email. Simply visit a FedEx location to print the label and send us your document.
Step 5: We Handle the Rest
Once we have your notarized document(s) and payment, we will:
- Obtain an apostille from the California Secretary of State.
- Ship the apostilled document to your specified recipient using FedEx Priority Overnight (USA) or FedEx International Priority (overseas).
For international shipments, we will email a scanned copy of the apostilled document for your records.
Contact Us
For more information or to place your order, please email [email protected] or call +1 (415) 655-9455.
Disclaimer: Information on this website is for informational purposes only. These instructions are based on our knowledge and experience and are meant to be helpful; however, they might contain errors. Please let us know if you encounter mistakes so that we can promptly correct them. SF Notary + Apostille is not a law firm, and its agents are not attorneys. Please contact a licensed attorney or your local bar association for counsel on legal matters.