To make a power of attorney in Ireland for use in India, sign it before an Irish notary public and have it apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Courier the original to India, where it must be stamped within three months of arrival and, for property, often registered or verified at the sub-registrar's office. Indian nationals may alternatively sign before the consular officer at the Embassy of India in Dublin.
- Document route
- Irish notary public, then apostille from the Department of Foreign Affairs
- Time difference
- IST is 4h30 (Irish summer time) to 5h30 (winter) ahead
- Recognition
- Section 33, Registration Act 1908
- Authentication
- Indian mission, or notary plus apostille
Power of Attorney from Ireland: how it works
We draft a specific power for the task, naming the property or bank and the acts permitted, with the photograph and signature spaces that Indian offices expect. Book a notary in advance, since many Irish notaries work by appointment and charge per document. Bring your passport and, if your name has changed or you now hold an Irish passport, documents linking your old and new identity. The notary signs and seals, and the Department of Foreign Affairs adds the apostille.
In India the attorney holder has the power adjudicated and stamped by the Collector within three months. For a sale, the sub-registrar checks the original, your identity documents and sometimes calls you by video to confirm you are alive and consenting. We prepare the attorney holder for that day. After the task, a written revocation notified to the holder and relevant offices closes the door to misuse.
What clients in Ireland should know
- Irish enduring powers of attorney are made for incapacity under Irish law and are not suitable for Indian property transactions; use a separate Indian-style power.
- The Department of Foreign Affairs apostilles the notary's signature; ask the notary to confirm the document will be accepted for apostille before you leave.
- If you hold an Irish passport and an OCI card, give both numbers in the power so Indian records match.
Step by step from Ireland
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Ireland, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Ireland
Irish notary public, then apostille from the Department of Foreign Affairs
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 Ireland where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Ireland. 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 Ireland and the Inheritance & Documents practice area.
Questions from clients in Ireland
Is an Irish solicitor's certificate enough?
Usually not. Indian offices expect notarisation followed by an apostille.
Can I get the apostille by post?
Yes, the Department of Foreign Affairs accepts postal applications; allow time for return delivery.
Does the power need to be registered in India?
For many property transactions it must be registered or verified; for court cases, stamping is usually sufficient.