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Power of Attorney Template

A general power of attorney by which a principal appoints an agent to act on their behalf in specified matters.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

A deed executed on non-judicial stamp paper of the value prescribed by the State, appointing an attorney to act on behalf of the principal, and to be notarised or registered as required.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I, [Full Name of Principal], son/daughter/wife of [Guardian Name], residing at [Full Address], holding [ID Type & Number] (hereinafter the "Principal"), do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint [Full Name of Attorney], son/daughter/wife of [Guardian Name], residing at [Address], as my true and lawful Attorney (hereinafter the "Attorney").

I hereby authorise my Attorney, for and on my behalf, to do the following acts: [List of Powers - e.g., to manage and represent me in respect of (Property / Bank Account / Government Filing / Legal Matter); to sign and submit applications and documents; to receive and pay monies; and to appear before authorities] in connection with [Purpose].

I hereby agree to ratify and confirm all lawful acts done by my Attorney by virtue of these presents. This Power of Attorney shall remain in force until [Validity / Revocation Date] unless revoked earlier in writing.

_____________________
PRINCIPAL
[Name]
Place: [Place]    Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Accepted by Attorney: _____________________ [Attorney Name]

WITNESSES:
1. _____________________
2. _____________________

How to use: Execute on stamp paper of the applicable value, define the powers precisely, and get it notarised. A POA relating to immovable property generally requires registration before the Sub-Registrar.

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Full Name of Principal
  • Name of Attorney
  • Powers / Detail
  • 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.