NRI power of attorney for property in Andhra Pradesh: GPA and SPA stamp duty and registration fee (IGRS AP)

Checked against official sources on 14 Oct 2026 · Not legal advice · Government websites change, so re-check before you rely on a step.

Short answer: If you live abroad and want a relative in Andhra Pradesh to handle your flat or plot, the stamp duty depends on what the power of attorney lets them do. IGRS AP's own Stamp Duty schedule (Article 42) says a General Power of Attorney (GPA) to family members carries a reduced duty of Rs. 1,000, and a GPA to anyone else carries 1%. A power of attorney "given for consideration and authorising the attorney to sell" is charged the same duty as a conveyance (a sale). A POA signed abroad may be stamped within three months after it is first received in India (Indian Stamp Act, section 18, as printed on IGRS AP).

What IGRS AP's schedule says about a power of attorney (checked 14 Oct 2026)

Only to get documents registered (procuring registration or admitting execution, single transaction): Twenty rupees (Art. 42(a)).
One or more persons, a single transaction: Twenty rupees (Art. 42(b)).
Up to five persons, more than one transaction or generally: Fifty rupees (Art. 42(c)).
For consideration, authorising the attorney to sell immovable property: the same duty as a conveyance on the consideration (Art. 42(e)).
For construction, development, sale or transfer of immovable property: five rupees per hundred on market value (Art. 42(g)).
Note in the schedule: duty reduced to Rs. 1,000 when the GPA is in favour of family members, and to 1% when it is in favour of others (G.O.Ms. No. 1128, Revenue (Regn-I), 13.6.2005, w.e.f. 1-7-2005). Which clauses that note covers isn't spelled out, so confirm with the SRO (to verify).

Registration fee on IGRS AP's fee list

Registration Fees lists "General Power of Attorney other than sale" and "Attestation of Special Power of Attorney" at Rs. 1,000 each.
"Power of attorney given to sell / construct / develop / transfer of immovable property" and "Power of Attorney for Consideration": 0.5%, minimum Rs. 1,000, maximum Rs. 20,000.
The PDF's file properties show it was last modified in April 2023. Ask the sub-registrar office (SRO) for the current fee before you go (to verify).

NRI's 6-step POA checklist (Andhra Pradesh)

Decide the scope first: only registration, managing and renting, or selling. The scope sets the duty.
Write the property details exactly as on the sale deed: district, mandal, village, survey or door number.
Sign it abroad as your lawyer advises (often before an Indian embassy or consulate officer; to verify for your country).
Once it reaches India, get it stamped within three months (section 18 of the Stamp Act, as printed on IGRS AP).
Check the property's market value on IGRS AP's Market Value Assistance page, because a sale POA is charged on value.
Run the prohibited property search and the Meebhoomi land record check before your attorney signs anything.

We don't draft or register documents. This page shows what the official IGRS AP schedules say. A lawyer should draft your POA.

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FAQ

What is the stamp duty on a GPA to a family member in Andhra Pradesh?

IGRS AP's Stamp Duty schedule (Article 42 note) says duty is reduced to Rs. 1,000 when the GPA is in favour of family members, under G.O.Ms. No. 1128 of 13.6.2005. Confirm the current amount with the SRO.

What is the stamp duty on a GPA to a friend or non-relative in AP?

The same note says 1% when the GPA is in favour of anyone other than family members. A POA given for consideration to sell is charged like a conveyance (Art. 42(e)).

I signed the POA abroad. How long do I have to get it stamped?

Section 18 of the Indian Stamp Act, as printed on IGRS AP, says an instrument executed only out of India may be stamped within three months after it is first received in India.

What registration fee applies to a POA in AP?

IGRS AP's Registration Fees list shows Rs. 1,000 for a GPA other than sale and for attesting a Special Power of Attorney, and 0.5% (minimum Rs. 1,000, maximum Rs. 20,000) for a POA to sell, construct, develop or transfer property. Confirm with the SRO.

Is this legal advice?

No. Not legal advice. A lawyer should draft the POA and confirm the duty. Government websites change; we checked these PDFs on 14 Oct 2026.

Official sources

Not legal advice. We don't check properties or certify ads. A lawyer must confirm title, and the Authority's own notices override anything on this page.