What is this service?
Formal registration of a PoA at the SRO.
PoAs that authorise acts relating to immovable property frequently require registration, and stamp duty varies with the powers granted and the relationship between the parties. Registration happens at the SRO with the principal executing in person, or through the authentication route for foreign-executed PoAs.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Registration gives the PoA evidentiary strength and is legally required for many property-related powers.
- Who needs it
- Principals granting property-related PoAs, especially for transactions and NRIs.
- When
- Before the PoA is used for a registrable act.
Required documents
- Draft PoA with precise powers and property schedule
- Ownership documents referenced in the PoA
- Identity proofs and photographs of principal and attorney
- For foreign-executed PoAs: authentication by the Indian consulate or as law requires
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Draft the PoA and confirm stamping and registration requirements
- Adjudicate stamp duty where applicable
- Enter details on Kaveri 2.0 and book the SRO slot
- Execute before the Sub-Registrar with biometrics
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Stamp duty
- Stamp duty and registration charges are set by the Department of Stamps and Registration, Government of Karnataka, and depend on the instrument and the property value. Confirm the current amount on the official Kaveri / IGR portal before paying anything. PoA stamp duty varies with the powers granted and the relationship - confirm before execution.
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882
- Registration Act, 1908
- Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957
Common rejection reasons
- Stamp duty short-paid for the powers granted
- Principal not present where personal execution is required
- Foreign-executed PoA without the required authentication
Important cautions
Registration requirements depend on the powers - confirm before assuming notarisation is enough
A registered PoA should be revoked by a registered revocation
FAQs
Which PoAs must be registered?
PoAs authorising certain acts with immovable property require registration. The answer depends on the powers - confirm with the department or a lawyer before executing.
Can the attorney register on the principal's behalf?
The principal generally executes the PoA personally. The department's process decides what is accepted - check for your case.
What is stamp duty adjudication?
A process where the department determines the correct duty for an instrument when it is unclear. Use it when the duty treatment is doubtful.
