A power of attorney for India can be signed before a Myanmar notary, attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the Indian Embassy in Yangon or the Consulate General in Mandalay. Indian citizens can usually sign before the Indian consular officer directly. The power must be stamped in India within three months, and powers for property are authenticated or registered as the local office requires.
- Document route
- Myanmar notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, then Indian mission attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 1 hour behind Myanmar all year
- Recognition
- Section 33, Registration Act 1908
- Authentication
- Indian mission, or notary plus apostille
Power of Attorney from Myanmar: how it works
We draft the power for a specific purpose and describe the property or account exactly as in the records. Because government offices in Myanmar have faced disruption, we confirm the availability of the Ministry and the mission before you sign, and if needed suggest signing in a third country such as Thailand, where Indian missions can also attest.
Once the original reaches India, we arrange stamping and authentication, and guide the attorney holder. We send you scans and updates after each step.
What clients in Myanmar should know
- Indian citizens save time by signing at the Indian mission.
- Consider signing in Bangkok if services in Myanmar are disrupted.
- Direct that money is paid only into your own account.
Step by step from Myanmar
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Myanmar, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Myanmar
Myanmar notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, 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 Myanmar where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Myanmar. 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 Myanmar and the Inheritance & Documents practice area.
Questions from clients in Myanmar
Can I sign the power at the Consulate in Mandalay?
Indian citizens usually can, subject to its appointment procedure.
What if the Ministry in Myanmar is not attesting documents?
We look at alternatives, such as signing at an Indian mission in a neighbouring country.
Is the power valid for selling my flat in Chennai?
Yes, if it specifically authorises the sale and is properly authenticated.