Template

Authorization Letter Template

A general authorization letter empowering a named person to act on the writer's behalf for a specific task.

AUTHORIZATION LETTER

A letter by which a person authorises a named representative to carry out a specific act on their behalf before an institution or authority.

Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

To,
[Recipient Authority / Institution Name]
[Address]

Subject: Authorization to act on my behalf

I, [Full Name], son/daughter/wife of [Guardian Name], residing at [Full Address], holding [ID Type & Number], do hereby authorise [Name of Authorised Person], holding [ID Type & Number], to [State the act - e.g., collect my (Document) / operate on my behalf / submit and receive documents / represent me] in connection with [Purpose / Reference No.].

Any act done by the authorised person within the scope of this authorization shall be treated as done by me. This authorization is valid up to [Validity Date].

_____________________
[Signature of Authoriser]
[Name]

Specimen signature of authorised person: _____________________
[Name of Authorised Person]

How to use: Attach ID copies of both parties, keep the task and validity specific, and sign. Many offices also require the authorised person to carry their original ID for verification.

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Full Name (Authoriser)
  • Recipient Authority
  • Authorised Person / Task
  • Date

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to download, or Copy text to paste into your letterhead.
  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

This is a general, editable template for convenience only — not legal advice. For anything material, have a professional review it. TaxClue isn't liable for how it's used.