A power of attorney for India can be signed in Syria before a notary, legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and attested by the Embassy of India in Damascus. Family members in Apostille countries such as Germany or Turkey can sign before a local notary and obtain an apostille instead. In India the power must be stamped within three months.
- Document route
- Syrian notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 ahead of Syria all year
- Recognition
- Section 33, Registration Act 1908
- Authentication
- Indian mission, or notary plus apostille
Power of Attorney from Syria: how it works
We start by finding out where each family member is and which route is quickest. We then draft a specific power for the task, such as operating an account, renting out a flat, defending a case or applying for a succession certificate, with an Arabic translation where the notary needs one.
In India, we arrange stamping and authentication, and guide the attorney holder through the work, sending scans of every step.
If several heirs must sign, we prepare matching powers so that the Indian court or registry receives a consistent set.
What clients in Syria should know
- Signing in an Apostille country is usually quicker than in Syria.
- Use passport spellings consistently.
- Revoke old powers given before the family moved.
Step by step from Syria
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Syria, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Syria
Syrian notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian Embassy 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 Syria where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Syria. 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 Syria and the Inheritance & Documents practice area.
Questions from clients in Syria
Can I sign at the Indian Embassy in Damascus?
Indian citizens usually can; others sign before a Syrian notary with legalisation and attestation.
My brother is in Istanbul. Can he sign there?
Yes, before a Turkish notary with an apostille, or at the Indian Consulate.
Is an Arabic power accepted in India?
With a certified English translation, yes.