Documents
Power of Attorney Attestation: documents required
POA made in Pakistan for use abroad (outgoing)
5 documentsPOA prepared on stamp paper
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)
Passport-size photographs of the executant(s)
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)
Attestation by the local District Registrar
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)
Executant attends in person with original identity card
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)
In death/inheritance cases
Succession certificate or guardian certificate from a Civil Judge/Magistrate
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)
POA sent from abroad for use in Pakistan (incoming)
3 documentsPOA attested by Pakistan's embassy or consulate in the country where it was signed
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)
Attorney in Pakistan attends MOFA in person with original CNIC
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)
Use within 120 days of the mission's attestation
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)
Company / business POA
3 documentsExecuted on stamp paper, company letterhead or Chamber letterhead
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)
Owner / MD / CEO appears in person for attestation
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)
For POAs executed by a bank's Board of Directors
Attested copy of the Board resolution
Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)
Process
How it works
- 1
Tell us the purpose (property, bank, court, company) and the country.
- 2
We check the draft, stamp paper and photos.
- 3
Complete District Registrar or embassy attestation.
- 4
Book the MOFA appointment and attend with the required person.
- 5
Receive the attested POA.
FAQs
Power of Attorney Attestation: FAQs
How long is a POA from abroad valid in Pakistan?
MOFA's rules state 120 days from the date of attestation by Pakistan's mission abroad and its verification by MOFA.
Who must attend MOFA for an outgoing POA?
The executant(s) must appear in person with their original identity card and passport-size photos.
Can a relative attest a POA for me?
For an incoming POA, the attorney named in Pakistan attends MOFA with their original CNIC.
Is stamp paper required?
Yes. POAs meant for abroad must be prepared on stamp paper with the executant's photographs.
Verified information
Sources we checked
Last checked 13 September 2026. 1 official government source. Each fact above names the source it came from.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: attestation checklist (Power of Attorney)Official governmentapostille.mofa.gov.pk
Requirements can change at short notice and authorities may ask for extra documents; the embassy or authority makes the final decision. Our advisers re-check every source before your file is submitted. How we source information
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