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How to Make Power of Attorney POA 2026

Power of Attorney - authorize someone for legal transactions. ₹500-3,000.

📁 Documents ⏱️ 1-2 hours 💰 ₹500-3,000

About This Guide

Power of Attorney (POA) authorizes another person (attorney/agent) to act on your behalf. Two types: Specific (one task) or General (broad). Registered at Sub-Registrar (mandatory for property). Stamp duty + registration fees vary by state. Revocable. Critical for NRIs, elderly, busy.

Eligibility Criteria

Adult principal (executor)
Capable adult attorney/agent
Property/legal/business need for delegation
Indian citizen (POA holder + executor)
For property: registered

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

POA document (drafted by lawyer)
Principal KYC (Aadhaar, PAN)
Attorney KYC
Property documents (if property POA)
Stamp paper
2 witnesses with KYC
Photos all parties
Self-declaration

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Determine Type

Specific (one task) or General (multiple) - latter risky.

Draft POA

Lawyer ₹2K-10K. Specific clauses critical.

Specify Powers

Exactly what attorney can do.

Specify Limitations

What attorney CANNOT do.

Buy Stamp Paper

₹100-500.

Schedule SRO Visit

For property POA - mandatory registered.

Visit With Attorney + Witnesses

All parties present.

Biometric

Both parties + witnesses.

Pay Registration Fee

₹500-3,000.

Document Registered

POA active.

Original Copies

Principal + attorney + registered copy.

Notarize (if needed)

For some uses, notarization adds weight.

Revocation

Anytime via Revocation Deed.

Key Benefits

Authorized representation
NRI property management
Elderly care delegation
Business operations
Specific or General
Revocable
Cost-effective
Avoids physical presence

What Happens After Application?

POA active. Attorney can act per powers. Revoke anytime via deed.

Frequently Asked Questions

General POA risks?

Significant. Attorney can sell property, take loans, etc. Use Specific POA for limited tasks.

POA after death?

AUTOMATICALLY void on principal's death. Attorney cannot act.