India Power of Attorney Apostille and Certification
Need an India power of attorney apostille? SF Notary + Apostille explains how the process works.
What is an India power of attorney?
An India power of attorney is a legal document that allows an individual (the principal) to authorize another person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) located in India to act on their behalf in specific matters, such as real estate or financial transactions. When dealing with international affairs, particularly between the United States and India, it's crucial to ensure that the POA is legally recognized in the destination country. This recognition is achieved through processes known as authentication or legalization.
What is an India power of attorney apostille?
To ensure the document’s legal validity in India, a power of attorney (POA) is signed and notarized, and then it is certified (for OCI card holders) and/or certified with an apostille (for people who do not hold an OCI card). An apostille is a certificate that authenticates, or legalizes, the signature of a public official on a document for use in another country. In the case of an India Power of Attorney, the apostille certifies the signature of the notary public.
As of 1 August 2025, all India Power of Attorney requests are being handled by VFS Global.
How do I get an India power of attorney apostilled?
We are no longer assisting with India power of attorney apostilles. Please visit VFS Global’s website and click Start Now under Apply for Miscellaneous Services to begin the process.
More information about the requirements, pricing, and turnaround time can be found here. Please direct any questions directly to VFS; we are unable to assist with this process anymore.
Contact Us
For assistance with any kind of document other than a power of attorney that needs to be apostilled for use in India, please email info@sfnotary.com 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.