Attestation of the Power of Attorney (POA)

How to Apply

1. Create an account (Register yourself) on the Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click here to register
2. Book your appointment online at the Alankit ICAC website. Choose a convenient date and time. Click here to book your appointment
3. Ensure you have all supporting documents ready, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section.
4. Visit the Alankit ICAC office as per your jurisdiction. The address will be mentioned in your appointment letter.
5. Arrive at the ICAC 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
6. Submit your application and pay the required fees at the ICAC. Refer to the "Fee Details" section on the website for applicable charges.
7. Your application submission is now complete!
8. You can opt for our Courier Service to get your attested documents delivered to your address.
9. Track your application status anytime online. Click here to track your application

For Postal Applications:

1. Complete Step 1 (Registration) and Step 2 (Appointment Booking).
2. Log in to your account and apply for a postal application. Click here to log in
3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to prepare your postal package.
4. Send your package to the correct Alankit ICAC location as per your jurisdiction.

Important: Attach your proof of payment inside the postal package.

How to apply at a glance:

1 Register on our Website

2 Read our application instructions carefully, and, if needed, complete the Government of India’s online form as guided.

3 Schedule Appointment

4 Visit Alankit ICAC at your scheduled date & time.

5 Submit Application & deposit Fees.

6 You can Track your Application Status on our website.

7 Collect your processed document(s) or have it delivered to your doorstep.

Document Checklist

1. Click here to fill the online form and generate the PDF of the Request Form / Request Letter.
   Please print and include the PDF along with other documents.
2. Two copies of the required Power of Attorney:
   • One copy for attestation
   • One copy for office records
   • Applicant must sign every page in front of ICAC counter staff during submission.
3. Two self-attested photocopies of the Indian Passport (first and last pages).
4. Self-attested photocopy of valid Australian Visa/Residence Permit.
5. One self-attested photocopy of proof of current address in Australia (e.g., utility bill, rental agreement, or official letter).
6. Proof of payment (if fees were paid via bank transfer).
7. One passport-size photo (to be brought to the centre); all documents must be self-attested.
8. All supportive documents must be self-attested.
9. Enclose the filled Checklist. Click here to download.
10. Enclose the Applicant Consent Form. Click here to download.

Important Notes:

• Applicant must visit the ICAC in person for submission. Postal submissions are not accepted for this service.
• Names in the Power of Attorney must match exactly as they appear in the passport.
• Leave approx. 10–15 cm of blank space below the applicant’s signature for Embassy/Consulate attestation stamps.
• POA can be printed on A4 paper or stamp paper. Include a photo of the executant pasted and signed.
• For joint POA, all executants must visit ICAC and sign in person.
• Additional documents may be requested based on the application; the applicant must provide these when requested.

Note: If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.

Fees Details

FAQs

1. What is the process for attesting a Power of Attorney (POA) issued in India for use in Australia?
   The POA must first be notarized by a registered Notary Public in India. Then, it needs to be attested or apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, through the CPV Division in New Delhi. If the POA is not an original government-issued document, it must also be notarized by an Australian Notary Public for legal recognition in Australia.
2. How many copies of the Power of Attorney are required for attestation?
   Two copies are required — one for attestation and one for office purposes. The applicant must sign on every page of the POA in front of ICAC counter staff during submission.
3. Can I send my application by post?
   No, applicants must visit the ICAC in person to submit the application. Postal submissions are not accepted.
4. How should names be entered in the Power of Attorney?
   Names should be entered in full, exactly as they appear in the passports.
5. Is there any specific requirement for the applicant’s signature on the POA?
   Yes, there should be enough blank space (around 10–15 cm) below the applicant’s signature to allow space for the Embassy or Consulate's attestation stamps and signatures.
6. Can the Power of Attorney be printed on any type of paper?
   Yes, applicants may bring their POA printed on either normal A4 paper or Stamp Paper, as desired. A photo of the executant must be pasted and signed.
7. What if the Power of Attorney has multiple executants?
   In the case of a joint POA, all executants must visit the ICAC in person to sign the Power of Attorney.
8. What if additional documents are requested after submitting the application?
   The applicant must provide any additional documents requested to complete the attestation process.