Online Indian Power of Attorney Services in UK

Types of Power of Attorney in India

There are mainly three types of Power of Attorney in the UK.

General Power of Attorney

A General Power of Attorney India is used for general purposes like managing finances and property abroad. It is the most common Power of Attorney. It is valid until the principal cancel or revokes it, or in case of the sudden death, or physical and mental illness of the principal.

Special Power of Attorney

Special Power of Attorney: India has some special powers under specific conditions. It helps NRIs and indian individuals in the UK to carry out tasks, such as property buying or selling, managing finances, or dealing with legal matters. It is only valid for doing special tasks. After the task is completed, it will automatically end or it can also expire on a scheduled date written by the principal.

Limited Power of Attorney

Limited Power of Attorney India is only for a limited time with limited powers. It helps NRIs and Indian origin UK residents to deal with any critical situations like the death or incapacitation of the account owner.

Who Can Get a Indian Power of Attorney from the UK

If you meet the following conditions, then you are eligible to get a Power of Attorney in India.

• If you are an Indian origin UK citizen.
• If you are an NRI.
• If you have a valid OCI card.
• Foreign Indian Nationals for any legal representation in India.

Documents Required to Get Indian Power of Attorney in the UK

Here is the list of documents that you will need to submit to get a Power of Attorney in the UK.

For Indian Passport Holders

In Person:

• 2 passport-size photos.
• Original and a copy of the first and last pages of a valid Indian Passport.
• Proof of UK visa status, such as a residence permit, copy of a passport page.
• Signature on a blank white paper.
• Proof of address in the UK, like a utility bill, UK driving license, or lease agreement.

By Mail:

• Notarized copy of the Indian passport, first and last page. 
• UK visa status proof, such as a copy of passport pages or a work permit. 
• 2 recently clicked photos. 
• Provide proof of your UK address, such as a utility bill, driving license, or lease agreement. 
• Signature on a blank white paper. 

For UK Passport Holders + OCI Cardholders

In Person: 

• 2 passport-size photos.
• Copy of the first and last page of the UK passport.
• Proof of address in the UK, such as a lease agreement or a utility bill.
• Signature on a blank white paper.
• Copy of OCI card, first and last pages.

By Mail: 

• 2 recently clicked passport-size photos.
• Notarized copy of the first and last pages of the UK passport.
• Provide proof of your UK address, such as a lease agreement or driving license.
• Applicant's signature on a blank white paper.
• Copy of the first and last pages of the OCI card.

For UK Passport Holders

In Person:

• 2 recently clicked photos.
• Original and a copy of the UK passport.
• Applicants need to submit proof of address in the UK, such as a utility bill or a UK driving license.

By Mail:

• Notarized copy of a valid UK passport.
• Proof of address in the UK.
• 2 passport-size photographs.

Fees and Processing Time for the Indian Power of Attorney from the UK

To get a Power of Attorney in the UK, you need to pay £17 + £2 additional for the cashier's checks or money orders.

The normal processing time to get your Power of Attorney from the UK is about 2 working days from the date of application submission. Your Application processing time also depends on the details and documents attached. If they are all correct, then your application will process quickly.

How to Apply for Indian Power of Attorney from UK

Follow the given steps to apply for the Consulate General of India Power of Attorney.

Step 1: Select the Service and Begin Filling Out the Application Form.

Select your application type and fill out the online application form with all the correct details.

Step 2: Pay the Fees to Secure Your Application

You need to pay the required amount of fees to move forward to the next step and secure your application.

Step 3: Documents Upload and Verification

You need to upload all the documents related to the Power of Attorney application, and our experts will verify all the documents with the information to have a smooth application process.

Step 4: Review Application

Once our experts verify your documents, we will send you the application form for confirmation or to make any changes to the application form.

Step 5: Applicant Gets the Final Document

After the applicant's confirmation, we will send them the final document of the Power of Attorney.

Step 6: Notarize and Send to the Official Department

Once the applicant receives the final document, they must notarize it and submit it to the High Commission of India UK by mail. Alternatively, you can book an appointment on the website to submit your application in Person.

Benefits of Power of Attorney in India, From the UK

Having Power of Attorney in India from the UK unlocks many benefits like:

• It helps to manage NRIs' property and business assets in India.
• Helps individuals to manage daily business transactions, deals, and decision-making in their absence.
• Allows agents to represent the principal in court hearings, legal matters, or make settlements.
• Provides a legal framework for another person.
• Helps in buying, selling, and managing real estate without traveling to India.
• POA can save time and money spent on travelling and accommodation.