Power of Attorney Rules for NRI Property Registration in 2025

1. Power of Attorney Rules for NRI Property Registration in 2025 In 2025, buying or selling property in India as an NRI is not the same as before. The government has made a few important rule changes. One big change is related to the Power of Attorney (POA). If you’re living abroad and want someone to register or manage your property in India, you must give them a power of attorney. This blog is return for anyone who wants to understand the new POA rules without getting lost in legal language What Is a Power of Attorney (POA)? Power of attorney is a legal person to register the property to the NRIs. It gives permission to someone else to act on your behalf for the NRIs property registration. Before 2025, people used to make any format of POA get signed and send it to India. But this process created problems like fake documents or misuse of power. That’s why the Indian government introduced stricter rules from 2025.These new rules help protect NRIs. They make sure that the POA is real, clear, and can be used only for the reason it was made. The Changes in Power of Attorney Rules in 2025 1. Compulsory Attestation from Indian Embassy or Consulate

2. Now, if you are giving a POA from abroad to an Indian person, you must get it attested by the Indian Embassy or Consulate in that country. This rule and process is to confirm that their POA is legally valid and has your real signature. 2. Detailed Purpose Must Be Mentioned You must know the details for the purpose. This helps avoid confusion and misuse. ● Selling a property in Chennai ● Registering a new apartment ● Paying stamp duty 3. Limited Validity To avoid long-term misuse now, the power of attorney comes with a fixed time validity. It is not valid for a lifetime. Usually, it is valid for 1 or 2 years. Once the task is over, the POA becomes useless. 4. Biometric & Aadhaar Linking (If Possible) If the person holding the POA is in India, he or she must submit Aadhaar and biometrics at the Sub-Registrar Office. It makes the system more secure.

3. If the NRI has a virtual Aadhaar ID or any Indian document, linking that helps too. 5. Registration at the Sub-Registrar Office in India After attestation from the Indian Embassy, the POA must be sent to India. Then, it should be registered at the Sub-Registrar Office in the area where the property is located. Only after this step, the POA is considered valid in India. Before vs After 2025: A Quick Comparison Embassy Attestation: Before 2025: Optional in some cases After 2025: Mandatory for all overseas POAs Purpose in POA: Before 2025: Vague or general After 2025: Clear, specific, and limited Validity: Before 2025: Sometimes unlimited After 2025: Must have time limit (1–2 years)

4. Biometric Link: Before 2025: Not required After 2025: Required for POA holder in India Sub-Registrar Registration: Before 2025: Often skipped After 2025: Steps to Give a Valid Power of Attorney (As per 2025 Rules) 1.Draft the POA Clearly mentions the reason (e.g., selling property at XYZ address). 2.Visit the Indian Embassy or Consulate in your country. 3.Sign the POA in front of the officer and get it attested. 4.Send the attested POA to India via registered post or courier. 5.Ask your POA holder in India to get it registered at the Sub-Registrar Office. 6.Complete the property task — sale, registration, etc. Role of Legal Experts Many NRIs are confused by these new rules. If you are unsure, consult with a legal expert who understands NRI property law and NRIs property registration. ● Draft the POA correctly ● Guide you with embassy attestation ● Handle Sub-Registrar office formalities

5. Having an expert by your side saves time, avoids mistakes, and protects your property.