A power of attorney for India can be signed at an Iranian notary office, translated by a sworn translator, legalised by the Iranian Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and attested by the Embassy of India in Tehran or a Consulate. Indian citizens can usually sign before the Indian consular officer instead. In India it must be stamped within three months, and an Iranian citizen still needs RBI permission to transfer property.
- Document route
- Iranian notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian mission attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2 hours ahead of Iran all year
- Recognition
- Section 33, Registration Act 1908
- Authentication
- Indian mission, or notary plus apostille
Power of Attorney from Iran: how it works
We draft the power for one task, such as operating a bank account, renewing a lease, dealing with a university or appearing in a case, and give the Iranian notary office a clean English draft for translation. Iranian notaries prepare documents in Persian, so the sworn English translation becomes the working version in India, and we check that it matches the draft.
Once the legalised original arrives, we arrange stamp duty and the authentication the Indian office requires, and guide the attorney holder through the work. We report back after each step by WhatsApp.
Because courier services from Iran can be slow, we plan timelines with you in advance, and where speed matters we suggest signing at an Indian mission in a neighbouring country such as the UAE or Turkey if you are travelling there.
What clients in Iran should know
- Check that the English translation matches the Persian original word for word.
- Use passport spellings consistently.
- A power of attorney does not replace RBI permission for Iranian citizens.
Step by step from Iran
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Iran, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Iran
Iranian notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian mission attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Iran where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Iran. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Power of Attorney, or see all services for clients in Iran and the Inheritance & Documents practice area.
Questions from clients in Iran
Is an Iranian notarised power valid in India?
Yes, once translated, legalised in Iran, attested by the Indian mission and stamped in India.
Can I sign at the Indian Embassy in Tehran?
Yes, if you hold an Indian passport, before the consular officer.
Can I sign in Dubai instead?
Yes, before a UAE notary with attestation, or at the Indian Consulate in Dubai.