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Power of Attorney (POA) Generator

Draft a General or Special Power of Attorney in minutes. Fill in the principal, the attorney (agent) and the powers being granted, and get a ready-to-review POA draft you can copy or download as a starting point.

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

How this draft is built

A Power of Attorney is a written instrument by which a principal (executant) authorises another person, the attorney (agent), to act on their behalf. This generator assembles a standard skeleton — parties and recitals, a numbered list of powers granted, a ratification clause, a governing law note and an execution/witness block — from the details you enter.

A General POA grants broad, ongoing authority across matters (financial, administrative, representation before authorities, and so on). A Special POA is drafted for a single, defined property or transaction and states that subject matter explicitly, limiting the attorney's authority to it.

  • Powers you list are numbered automatically in the "Powers Granted" clause.
  • Special POA drafts include the property/subject-matter description you enter.
  • Depending on the state and purpose, a POA may need to be executed on stamp paper and notarised or registered — this tool does not check state-specific stamp duty or registration rules.

Sources & legal basis

  • Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882 — validity and effect of acts done by an attorney.
  • Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and state stamp acts/amendments — stamp duty on POA instruments (varies by state and purpose).
  • Registration Act, 1908 — registration requirements for POAs relating to immovable property, where applicable.
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872 — general principles of agency (Chapter X).

Stamp duty, notarisation and registration requirements for a POA differ by state and by the powers granted (especially for immovable property). Confirm the applicable requirements with your advocate or the local sub-registrar before executing this document.

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.

Yes. A Principal can revoke a POA in writing at any time (subject to any irrevocability clause where power is coupled with an interest), and the POA also generally ends on the Principal's death, unless otherwise provided by law.

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