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Power of attorney from abroad (for property in Telangana)

Giving a power of attorney from abroad for property in Telangana: attestation at an Indian mission, stamp duty within three months of it reaching India, and using it at the Sub-Registrar office.

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Published on 12-11-2026. Not every fact has been checked against its official source yet: confirm at the office.

Where:At the office

For whom: NRIs, OCI cardholders and foreign nationals living abroad who want someone here to act for them on property in Telangana, and their agents.

1Your situation

We show only what your answers need.

Who are you?
What is the power of attorney for?

Not confirmed: For stamp duty, the department's FAQ names wife, husband, son, daughter, brother, sister, father and mother as family members. If the agent is another relative, ask the District Registrar's office.

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2Documents you need

Tick the ones you have. They are kept in this browser.

  • Get it on the official page ↗
    Details

    Take it unsigned; you sign it in front of the officer.

    If you don't have it: You prepare it yourself (with a lawyer's help if needed); the department's website has model GPAs under Downloads.

    Sources: 12, 8

  • Details

    Sources: 4, 5

  • Details

    Sources: 12, 13

  • Details

    Some missions also ask for a local address registration (for example, the Consulate in Munich).

    Not confirmed: Each mission's list differs; check your mission's own page.

    Sources: 12

  • Details
    What the photo must look like
    • The photo is pasted on the form.

    Not confirmed: The page gives no photo size or background; follow your mission's instructions.

    If you don't have it: On your embassy's or consulate's website (some ask you to fill it online and print it).

    Sources: 12, 13

  • Details

    Such as the courier delivery receipt, or an affidavit from the person who carried it.

    Sources: 5

  • Details

    Sources: 3, 5

  • Details

    Sources: 3, 5

  • Details

    Sources: 4

  • Details

    Not confirmed: The User Guide does not say who makes this affidavit or on what paper; ask the Sub-Registrar office.

    Sources: 7

  • Details

    Not confirmed: The User Guide does not say how a person living abroad gives the photograph and thumb impression; ask the Sub-Registrar office before the deed is presented.

    Sources: 7

3Your steps

· Do them in order. Tick each one when it is done.

If something goes wrong
  1. Do this now

    Write the power of attorney: say clearly what the agent may do, and describe the property fully.

    The department's website has models under Downloads: a GPA to a family member to sell, a GPA to others to sell, a GPA without sale, and a special power of attorney to present a document. The Consulate in Munich says one made while you live abroad may be on plain paper; it need not be on stamp paper. Do not sign it yet.

    Where
    You do this yourself

    Sources: 8, 12, 13, 3

  2. Do this now

    Write the power of attorney: say clearly what the agent may do, and describe the property fully.

    The department's website has models under Downloads: a GPA to a family member to sell, a GPA to others to sell, a GPA without sale, and a special power of attorney to present a document. Do not sign it yet.

    Where
    You do this yourself
    Not confirmed

    The Munich consulate's page says of Indian nationals that a power of attorney made while living abroad may be on plain paper. It does not speak of foreign-passport holders; ask your mission what paper it accepts.

    Sources: 8, 3, 12

  3. Do this now

    On your embassy's or consulate's website, look up how it attests a power of attorney, its fee and its form.

    Each mission works differently: for example, the Consulate in Munich takes applications by appointment and returns them in about 5 working days; the Embassy in The Hague takes walk-ins in the morning and returns them the same evening. Book an appointment if needed, and fill in the form.

    Where
    The Indian embassy or consulate for where you live

    Sources: 12, 13

  4. Do this now

    Some missions ask more of people who are not Indian citizens.

    For example, the Embassy in The Hague asks a foreign national to have the power of attorney apostilled by the local district court first, and an OCI cardholder to bring an apostilled address record. Ask your mission.

    Where
    The Indian embassy or consulate for where you live
    Not confirmed

    This is one mission's rule; other missions may differ.

    Sources: 13

  5. Do this now

    Go in person and sign the power of attorney in front of the consular officer, who attests it.

    Take your passport, the copy of your residence permit, the form, and the power of attorney with a copy. The attestation confirms only that you are the person who signed, not what the document says.

    Where
    The Indian embassy or consulate for where you live
    Fee
    As the mission's fee chart
    Not confirmed

    Section 33(1)(c) of the Registration Act also recognises a power of attorney executed before and authenticated by a notary public, court, judge or magistrate in the country where you live. The department's pages do not say whether such a one needs a further step such as an apostille; ask the Sub-Registrar office first.

    Sources: 1, 3, 5, 12, 13

  6. Do this now

    Go in person and sign the power of attorney in front of the consular officer, who attests it.

    Take your passport, the form, and the power of attorney with a copy. The attestation confirms only that you are the person who signed, not what the document says.

    Where
    The Indian embassy or consulate for where you live
    Fee
    As the mission's fee chart
    Not confirmed

    The Munich consulate's list of documents is on its page for Indian nationals (it asks them for a copy of a residence permit or visa); it does not say what a foreign-passport holder brings. Ask your mission. Section 33(1)(c) of the Registration Act also recognises a power of attorney executed before and authenticated by a notary public, court, judge or magistrate in the country where you live. The department's pages do not say whether such a one needs a further step such as an apostille; ask the Sub-Registrar office first.

    Sources: 1, 3, 5, 12, 13

  7. Do this now

    Send the attested original power of attorney to your agent in India.

    Keep the courier receipt: the three months for stamp duty, and the four months for registering a deed signed abroad, count from the day it reaches India, and the office may ask you to prove that date.

    Where
    You do this yourself

    Sources: 4, 3, 5, 1

  8. Do this now

    If you are unsure how much stamp duty is due, you can ask the District Registrar for an opinion (adjudication) under section 31 of the Indian Stamp Act: apply with the document and an affidavit on ₹20 stamp paper.

    Where
    District Registrar's office (Registration and Stamps Department)
    Fee
    ₹15 · Application fee
    Open the official page

    Sources: 4, 2

  9. Do this now

    Within three months of the power of attorney reaching India, your agent takes it to the District Registrar and pays the stamp duty; the District Registrar endorses the payment on it under section 18 of the Indian Stamp Act.

    The stamp duty on a special power of attorney to present and admit a document is ₹20. Pay the way the office tells you (challan, DD or pay order).

    Where
    District Registrar's office (Registration and Stamps Department)
    Fee
    ₹20 · Stamp duty (special power of attorney)
    Open the official page

    Sources: 4, 3, 2, 6

  10. Do this now

    Within three months of the power of attorney reaching India, take it to the District Registrar and pay the stamp duty; the District Registrar endorses the payment on it under section 18 of the Indian Stamp Act.

    The stamp duty on a special power of attorney to present and admit a document is ₹20. Pay the way the office tells you (challan, DD or pay order).

    Where
    District Registrar's office (Registration and Stamps Department)
    Fee
    ₹20 · Stamp duty (special power of attorney)
    Open the official page

    Sources: 4, 3, 2, 6

  11. Do this now

    Within three months of the power of attorney reaching India, your agent takes it to the District Registrar and pays the stamp duty; the District Registrar endorses the payment on it under section 18 of the Indian Stamp Act.

    The stamp duty on a GPA giving a family member power to sell, transfer or develop property is ₹1,000. Pay the way the office tells you (challan, DD or pay order).

    Where
    District Registrar's office (Registration and Stamps Department)
    Fee
    ₹1,000 · Stamp duty (GPA to a family member)
    Open the official page

    Sources: 4, 3, 2, 6

  12. Do this now

    Within three months of the power of attorney reaching India, take it to the District Registrar and pay the stamp duty; the District Registrar endorses the payment on it under section 18 of the Indian Stamp Act.

    The stamp duty on a GPA giving a family member power to sell, transfer or develop property is ₹1,000. Pay the way the office tells you (challan, DD or pay order).

    Where
    District Registrar's office (Registration and Stamps Department)
    Fee
    ₹1,000 · Stamp duty (GPA to a family member)
    Open the official page

    Sources: 4, 3, 2, 6

  13. Do this now

    Within three months of the power of attorney reaching India, your agent takes it to the District Registrar and pays the stamp duty; the District Registrar endorses the payment on it under section 18 of the Indian Stamp Act.

    The stamp duty on a GPA giving someone outside the family power to sell, transfer or develop property is 1% of the property's market value. Pay the way the office tells you (challan, DD or pay order).

    Where
    District Registrar's office (Registration and Stamps Department)
    Fee
    1% of the property's market value
    Open the official page
    Not confirmed

    The 1% is for a power of attorney given without consideration (no money taken for giving it). The department charges more when it is given for consideration, and none of the department's pages we read gives today's duty for that; ask the District Registrar the duty before stamping.

    Sources: 4, 3, 2, 6, 7

  14. Do this now

    Within three months of the power of attorney reaching India, take it to the District Registrar and pay the stamp duty; the District Registrar endorses the payment on it under section 18 of the Indian Stamp Act.

    The stamp duty on a GPA giving someone outside the family power to sell, transfer or develop property is 1% of the property's market value. Pay the way the office tells you (challan, DD or pay order).

    Where
    District Registrar's office (Registration and Stamps Department)
    Fee
    1% of the property's market value
    Open the official page
    Not confirmed

    The 1% is for a power of attorney given without consideration (no money taken for giving it). The department charges more when it is given for consideration, and none of the department's pages we read gives today's duty for that; ask the District Registrar the duty before stamping.

    Sources: 4, 3, 2, 6, 7

  15. Do this now

    Within three months of the power of attorney reaching India, your agent takes it to the District Registrar and pays the stamp duty; the District Registrar endorses the payment on it under section 18 of the Indian Stamp Act.

    The stamp duty on a GPA for other work (not sale, transfer or development) is ₹50 for up to five agents, and ₹75 for six to ten. Pay the way the office tells you (challan, DD or pay order).

    Where
    District Registrar's office (Registration and Stamps Department)
    Fee
    ₹50 for up to five agents; ₹75 for six to ten
    Open the official page

    Sources: 4, 3, 2, 6

  16. Do this now

    Within three months of the power of attorney reaching India, take it to the District Registrar and pay the stamp duty; the District Registrar endorses the payment on it under section 18 of the Indian Stamp Act.

    The stamp duty on a GPA for other work (not sale, transfer or development) is ₹50 for up to five agents, and ₹75 for six to ten. Pay the way the office tells you (challan, DD or pay order).

    Where
    District Registrar's office (Registration and Stamps Department)
    Fee
    ₹50 for up to five agents; ₹75 for six to ten
    Open the official page

    Sources: 4, 3, 2, 6

  17. Do this now

    Within four months of the deed you signed abroad reaching India, your agent presents it at the Sub-Registrar office for the area where the property is, shows the attested power of attorney and admits your signature for you.

    As the presenter, the agent's photo and fingerprints are taken. Do not have this power of attorney registered: a power that needs attestation and is registered instead is not accepted by the Sub-Registrar, and the defect cannot be cured.

    Where
    The Sub-Registrar office for the area where the property is
    Open the official page

    Sources: 1, 3, 5

  18. Do this now

    Within four months of the deed signed abroad reaching India, present it at the Sub-Registrar office for the area where the property is, show the attested power of attorney and admit the signature on behalf of the person who gave you the power.

    As the presenter, your photo and fingerprints are taken. Do not have this power of attorney registered: a power that needs attestation and is registered instead is not accepted by the Sub-Registrar, and the defect cannot be cured.

    Where
    The Sub-Registrar office for the area where the property is
    Open the official page

    Sources: 1, 3, 5

  19. Do this now

    With the stamped power of attorney, your agent signs the deed for you (a sale deed, for example) and presents it at the Sub-Registrar office, following the property registration steps; the agent is then the executant.

    A power of attorney does not make the agent the owner of the property. The department's Registration User Guide, an older document of its own, requires this: "An affidavit declaring that the power of attorney is in force and that the principal is alive and Sec. 32-A Form consisting of the photograph of the principal and his thumb impression are required to be filed along with documents to be registered on the basis of Power of Attorney." The principal here is you.

    Where
    The Sub-Registrar office for the area where the property is
    Open the official page

    Sources: 5, 3, 7

  20. Do this now

    With the stamped power of attorney, sign the deed (a sale deed, for example) on behalf of the person who gave you the power and present it at the Sub-Registrar office, following the property registration steps; you are then the executant.

    A power of attorney does not make you the owner of the property. The department's Registration User Guide, an older document of its own, requires this: "An affidavit declaring that the power of attorney is in force and that the principal is alive and Sec. 32-A Form consisting of the photograph of the principal and his thumb impression are required to be filed along with documents to be registered on the basis of Power of Attorney." The principal is the person who gave you the power.

    Where
    The Sub-Registrar office for the area where the property is
    Open the official page

    Sources: 5, 3, 7

  21. Do this now

    With the stamped power of attorney, your agent can do the work it names on your behalf.

    A GPA made while you live abroad and attested by an embassy, consulate or notary does not have to be registered.

    Where
    You do this yourself

    Sources: 3, 5

  22. Do this now

    With the stamped power of attorney, you can do the work it names on behalf of the person who gave it.

    A GPA made by a person living abroad and attested by an embassy, consulate or notary does not have to be registered.

    Where
    You do this yourself

    Sources: 3, 5

  23. Do this now

    Registering this GPA is not compulsory; if you wish, it can be registered at a Sub-Registrar office.

    Where
    A Sub-Registrar office (ask the office which one takes it)
    Fee
    Registration fee 0.5% of market value (at least ₹2,000, at most ₹20,000)
    Open the official page

    Sources: 3, 5, 6

  24. Do this now

    Registering this GPA is not compulsory; if you wish, it can be registered at a Sub-Registrar office.

    Where
    A Sub-Registrar office (ask the office which one takes it)
    Fee
    Registration fee 0.5% of market value (at least ₹5,000, at most ₹1,00,000)
    Open the official page

    Sources: 3, 5, 6

  25. Do this now

    Registering this GPA is not compulsory; if you wish, it can be registered at a Sub-Registrar office.

    Where
    A Sub-Registrar office (ask the office which one takes it)
    Fee
    ₹5,000 · Registration fee (by the Ready Reckoner)
    Open the official page

    Sources: 3, 5, 6

If something goes wrong

If it is rejectedIf the Sub-Registrar refuses to register the deed (other than because execution is denied), you can appeal to the District Registrar within 30 days of the order.

If the Sub-Registrar refuses to register the deed (other than because execution is denied), you can appeal to the District Registrar within 30 days of the order. If the mission refuses to attest, ask it why: missions may refuse documents whose contents are objectionable or against the rules.

Your District Registrar (Registration and Stamps) · Open the official page

Sources: 1, 9, 12

If it is lateIf a registered deed is not returned within 24 hours, or work at the Sub-Registrar office is delayed, complain to that district's District Registrar.

If a registered deed is not returned within 24 hours, or work at the Sub-Registrar office is delayed, complain to that district's District Registrar. One exception: a notice on the department's home page says that from 12 November 2026, for properties in the area the notice covers, registered documents are not released until all outstanding dues on the property are paid (section 98 of the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Act, 2026); where the property has no tax number (PTIN/VLTN), the local body assesses it and fixes the dues payable at registration. For enquiries, the department's toll-free number is 1800 599 4788.

Registration department toll-free number · Open the official page

18005994788

Sources: 10, 8, 9

AlsoAfter three months the District Registrar can no longer endorse the payment under section 18.

After three months the District Registrar can no longer endorse the payment under section 18. A document without the right stamp duty is not accepted in evidence or acted on; a public office impounds it and sends it to the District Registrar, who hears you and may levy the duty with a penalty (from ₹5 up to ten times the shortfall). You can appeal to the Commissioner and Inspector General (Registration and Stamps). The department's stamps FAQ also says that if the party comes forward on their own to pay the short duty within one year of the date of signing, the District Registrar accepts it and certifies the document without levying a penalty, under sections 41 and 42 of the Indian Stamp Act; ask the District Registrar whether that applies to your document.

Your District Registrar (Registration and Stamps) · Open the official page

Sources: 2, 4, 9

AlsoThe department's FAQ says the person who gave a general power of attorney can cancel it, and that it ends on that person's death.

The department's FAQ says the person who gave a general power of attorney can cancel it, and that it ends on that person's death. It also says a power given for consideration over property cannot be cancelled by one side alone to the agent's loss. The department warns of forged powers of attorney made as if given by NRIs. If you suspect a power in your name has been misused, call 15100 for free legal aid.

Free legal aid helpline (NALSA) · Open the official page

Sources: 3, 11, 14

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The 14 official pages and papers this guide is written from
  1. The Registration Act, 1908Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Telangana (the Registration Act, 1908, as published by the department), Sections 26 (documents executed out of India: four months after arrival), 32 (who presents), 32-A (photograph and fingerprints), 33(1)(a) and (c), 33(4) (powers of attorney recognised), 72 (appeal to the Registrar within thirty days) · read on 30-10-2026
  2. The Indian Stamp Act, 1899Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Telangana (the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, as in force in Telangana), Sections 18 (instruments executed out of India: stamped within three months after first received in India), 31 (adjudication: fee of five to fifteen rupees), 32 (certificate by the Collector; proviso (b): not after three months) · read on 30-10-2026
  3. FAQs on Registration ActRegistration and Stamps Department, Government of Telangana, Q21 (four months, counted from first receipt in India for a document executed out of India), Q24 (presenting by an agent; section 33 attestation), Q31 (GPA and SPA; attestation abroad by Consul, Vice-Consul, Notary Public or Magistrate), Q32, Q33 (family members; 1 percent or ₹1,000 duty), Q34 (cancellation), Q35 (a power given for consideration over property cannot be revoked by one side), Q36, Q37 (GPA attested abroad need not be registered; duty within 3 months of receipt in India) · read on 30-10-2026
  4. Frequently Asked Questions on Stamp Duty MattersRegistration and Stamps Department, Government of Telangana, Q4 (ways of paying duty: challan, DD or pay order), Q7 (document executed out of India: duty within three months of receipt, endorsed by the District Registrar under section 18), Q12 (power of attorney: the executing party pays), Q13 (opinion under section 31: fee ₹15, affidavit on ₹20 stamp paper), Q14, Q15 (not duly stamped; impounding; penalty; appeal), Q16 (deficit duty paid voluntarily within one year of execution: accepted and certified without penalty under sections 41 and 42) · read on 30-10-2026
  5. Registration Act 1908 – Procedures: Document registration – requirements and precautionRegistration and Stamps Department, Government of Telangana, Document executed outside India (four months after arrival; proof of the date of receipt); persons competent to present the document; attested power of attorney (attested abroad by notary public, Consul or Vice-Consul of India); a GPA to sign is optionally registrable; an attesting-type power registered instead of attested is not accepted (incurable defect); competent Sub-Registrar office · read on 30-10-2026
  6. Ready Reckoner (Stamp, TD, RF)Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Telangana, Items 22 to 27: General Power of Attorney (family member to sell, transfer or develop; others than family; other purposes for up to five and up to ten persons); Special Power of Attorney: stamp duty and registration fee · read on 30-10-2026
  7. Registration User GuideRegistration and Stamps Department, Government of Telangana, 2.6 Power of Attorney, question 8 (papers filed with documents registered on the basis of a power of attorney: affidavit that the power is in force and the principal alive; Sec. 32-A form with the principal's photograph and thumb impression); stamp duty table, Art. 42 Power of Attorney (a power "given for consideration" is listed apart from one given to others than family; the amounts there are old ones) · read on 12-11-2026
  8. Registration and Stamps Department, Telangana: home pageRegistration and Stamps Department, Government of Telangana, Header: toll-free number for enquiries; Downloads: GPA (without sale), GPA in favour of family members to sell, GPA in favour of other than family members to sell, Attestation of special Power of Attorney; Caution notice: from 12 November 2026 registered documents are not released until all outstanding dues are paid (section 98 of the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Act, 2026) · read on 12-11-2026
  9. Contact Us (DIG contacts and DR contacts)Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Telangana, DIG Contacts; DR Contacts · read on 30-10-2026
  10. G.O.Rt.No.1094, 12.07.2013: revised Citizen's Charter of the Registration and Stamps DepartmentRevenue (Registration) Department, Government of Telangana, Service standards item 1 (registration of document: 24 hours); Grievance Redress Mechanism item 1 (Sub-Registrar office: District Registrar) (12-07-2013) · read on 30-10-2026
  11. Property Transaction Advisory: guidance to buyer or person obtaining any right in immovable propertyRegistration and Stamps Department, Government of Telangana, Item 5 (forged powers of attorney, including fabricated powers as if given by NRI principals) · read on 30-10-2026
  12. PoA / Public Affidavit for Indian NationalsConsulate General of India, Munich (Ministry of External Affairs), Power of Attorney (PoA) by an Indian National: plain paper; presence and signing before the Consular Officer; appointment; documents required; processing time 05 working days; under "Submission of application forms", the Consulate's press release of 12 February 2025 (prior appointment mandatory for in-person submission) · read on 12-11-2026
  13. Power of Attorney: how to apply, and Power of Attorney FAQsEmbassy of India, The Hague (Ministry of External Affairs), How to apply (online miscellaneous form, walk-in, same day); FAQs (non-Indian nationals: apostille by the district court first; OCI/PIO cardholders: apostilled address record; attestation certifies only identity and signature) · read on 30-10-2026
  14. Promoting Inclusive Legal SystemNational Legal Services Authority (NALSA), NALSA Helpline Number 15100; "Contact the nearest Legal Services Institution" · read on 30-10-2026