From Canada, sign the power of attorney before a notary public and have it apostilled: by the provincial authority in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec or Saskatchewan, or by Global Affairs Canada for other provinces. Indian passport holders may instead use the High Commission or consulates. The original is couriered to India and stamped within three months.
- Document route
- Notary + apostille, or Indian mission
- Time difference
- 9.5 to 13.5 hours behind IST
- Handled in India at
- Collector of Stamps and sub-registrar
- Travel to India
- None
How it works from Canada
We draft for the state where the property is. In Punjab a power of attorney executed abroad is taken to the Deputy Commissioner or Sub-Registrar for embossing or registration, with photographs and identity of the attorney holder; a power to sell given to a non-relative attracts higher duty. Your signing sheet covers the notary certificate, two witnesses and your thumb impression and photograph where the Indian office expects them.
Processing times for apostille differ sharply between provincial offices and Global Affairs Canada, so we tell you the quickest route for your province. Once the original arrives, our Mohali team completes stamping and tells you when the attorney holder can act.
What is different for NRIs in Canada
- The old authentication plus consular legalisation chain is no longer needed.
- Name must match your title deed and passport exactly.
- Revoke the power in writing when the task is done.
Step by step from Canada
Free review call
Calls are fixed for your evening or early morning to overlap with Indian office hours. We read your papers on a power of attorney for India first, so the call is about your options and not a repeat of the facts.
Authority from Canada
Where a representative must act for you in India on a power of attorney for India, you sign before a Canadian notary and obtain the federal or provincial apostille, or attend the Indian mission for your province. We draft the document and send signing instructions.
Work in India
In India, the attorney holder pays stamp duty within three months of the document arriving and registers it where the state requires. Updates for clients in Canada go by email and WhatsApp with scans of whatever is filed.
Result and handover
At the end you receive a scan of the stamped power of attorney, and a revocation deed is prepared once the work is finished. Originals are couriered to your address in Canada if you need them.
The law in full
This page covers what changes when you handle a power of attorney for India from Canada. For the Indian law, the complete document checklist, common mistakes and more questions, read our main page on Power of Attorney for India. For other matters, see all legal services for NRIs in Canada or the Property & Real Estate practice area.
Questions from NRIs in Canada
Where do I get an apostille in Ontario or British Columbia for India?
From the provincial authentication service for documents notarised in that province. Other provinces use Global Affairs Canada.
Does the Indian consulate in Toronto or Vancouver still attest powers of attorney?
Yes, mainly for Indian passport holders, through its outsourced centre. Canadian citizens generally use the apostille route.
How long does it take from Canada?
Usually three to five weeks including drafting, apostille, courier and stamping in India.