A foreign PoA can be valid and enforceable in India if it adheres to the specified legal requirements.
Notarization and Authentication Ensure a notary public in the principal's home country notarizes it. Follow this by obtaining an apostille if both countries are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention; if not, seek consular authentication. This step certifies the document's authenticity for cross-border use.
Get the deed attested by the Indian embassy or consulate in that country. Any Notary from there can also attest it. The person making the deed, the Grantor, should sign the deed in all pages. This attested deed should be sent to a known person in Indian address by registered post or courier.
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets someone (the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) act on behalf of another person (the “principal”) in specific matters. If you want someone to manage your property, handle finances, or represent you in legal matters, a POA from USA to India allows them to do so.
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