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Power of Attorney (POA) Generator

Use your own assumptions to draft a general or special power of attorney template with an execution block before deciding the next operational step.

A General POA authorises the attorney to act broadly on the principal's behalf across matters. A Special POA limits the authority to a specific property, transaction or purpose.

Principal (executant)

Attorney (agent)

Enter each power on its own line. They will be numbered automatically in the draft.

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GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I, [Principal's Name], residing at [Principal's Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Principal", which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context, include the Principal's heirs, legal representatives, executors, administrators and permitted assigns), do hereby appoint, nominate and constitute:

[Attorney's Name], residing at [Attorney's Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Attorney"/"Agent"),

to be my true and lawful attorney, in my name and on my behalf, to do and execute all or any of the acts, deeds and things hereinafter mentioned.

WHEREAS the Principal is desirous of appointing an attorney to generally act for, represent and manage the Principal's affairs, as more particularly set out below;

THIS DEED authorises the Attorney to generally act for and on behalf of the Principal in respect of the following matters:

POWERS GRANTED:
1. [List the specific powers being granted]

AND the Principal hereby agrees to ratify and confirm all and whatsoever the said Attorney shall lawfully do, or cause to be done, in exercise of the powers hereby conferred, and to hold the same as valid and binding as if the Principal had personally done the same.

This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882, the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (and the applicable state stamp legislation) and, where relevant to immovable property, the Registration Act, 1908.

This General Power of Attorney shall remain in force until revoked in writing by the Principal, or until the Principal's death, whichever is earlier.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Principal has executed this Power of Attorney at [Place] on this [Date].

Signed and delivered by the within-named Principal:

_______________________________
([Principal's Name])
Principal

WITNESSES:

1. Name: _______________________   Signature: _______________
   Address: ____________________________________________

2. Name: _______________________   Signature: _______________
   Address: ____________________________________________

Accepted by the Attorney:

_______________________________
([Attorney's Name])
Attorney
Method and sources

Assembles a draft from the entered principal, attorney, powers, duration, and execution details; stamp, registration, and authentication rules vary by use and location.

Frequently asked questions

A General POA gives the attorney broad authority to act across the principal's affairs. A Special POA restricts the attorney's authority to a specific property, transaction or purpose named in the document.

Stamp duty applies to POA instruments under the Indian Stamp Act or the relevant state stamp act, and the rate depends on the state and the powers granted. Registration under the Registration Act 1908 is typically required where the POA authorises the transfer or sale of immovable property. Check the specific state requirement before executing.

No. This is a general-purpose starting template. POA requirements (witnesses, notarisation, stamp paper, registration, embassy attestation for POAs executed abroad) vary by state, purpose and the powers involved. Always have the draft reviewed by a qualified advocate before execution.

Reviewed 2026-09-14. India Code