Power of attorney from the UAE for property in India

To give power of attorney (POA) from the UAE for property in India: draft the POA in Indian format, sign it before an officer at the Indian embassy or consulate, courier the original to India, pay stamp duty within three months of it arriving, and register it at the sub-registrar's office when it covers a property sale or purchase.

Which POA do you need?

A special power of attorney (SPA) covers one named task, such as selling one flat or registering one rent agreement. A general power of attorney (GPA) covers a wide range of acts.

For property, choose a special POA unless your representative genuinely needs broad authority. It protects you from acts you never intended.

Step by step from the UAE

Draft the POA in the Indian format, naming your representative and listing exactly what they can do, with property details such as survey or flat numbers.
Sign the POA in front of a consular officer at the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General of India in Dubai. Appointments are usually booked through the mission's appointed service centre.
Courier the signed original to your representative in India and keep the tracking record.
Pay stamp duty in the state where the property is, within three months of the POA arriving in India. Rates differ by state.
Register the POA at the sub-registrar's office where the property is located, when it covers a sale, purchase or other registration. You do not need to be present.
Your representative can now act for you, using the stamped and registered original.

Good to know for the UAE

The UAE is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so the apostille route is not available. Consular attestation is the accepted way to get a POA signed in the UAE ready for India.

Documents you usually need

The drafted POA, printed for signing
Your passport, and visa or OCI card
Two witnesses with photo ID
Your representative's photo ID and address proof
Passport-size photographs of you and your representative
Property documents, such as the sale deed or allotment letter

What it costs

Government charges are stamp duty and registration fees, which depend on the state and the type of POA. Notary, apostille or consular fees in the UAE are separate.

SafeNRI drafts the POA, guides you through signing, and handles stamping and registration in India. See the price on our Power of attorney service page.

Common questions

Do I need to travel to India to give a POA? No. You sign in the UAE, and your representative completes stamping and registration in India.

Can I use an apostille instead of embassy attestation? No. The UAE is not a member of the Apostille Convention, so a POA signed there needs attestation by the Indian embassy or consulate.

Can my POA be cancelled later? Yes. You can revoke a POA by a written revocation, which should be registered and sent to your representative and anyone relying on the POA.

Who should I choose as my representative? Someone you trust fully, ideally a close family member living near the property. A special POA limited to one task reduces the risk.

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