Consulate General of India, Seattle

Power of Attorney (PoA)

Step 1) Prepare Supporting Documents

Checklist for Indian Passport Holders

1.	Official Government Application Form (Click Here) (Download, Fill and Sign the official government application form)
2.	Applicant's Photograph – 2" x 2" Size Paste the applicant’s photo on the Government Application Form. To know more about photo specifications (Click Here)
3.	Original Power of Attorney (Notarized) Please Stick Applicant’s Photo at Last Page of Power of Attorney. Applicant's Signature on PoA should match with the signature in the current valid passport. 2 Witnesses should sign the POA Note: Witnesses can not be your Spouse or Blood Relatives.
4.	Notarized copy of the current passport (first and last pages)
5.	Notarized copy of proof of U.S. legal status showing a valid U.S. visa
6.	Notarized copy of proof of address in the U.S.
7.	Photocopy of the PoA Document (Make the copy only after the Notarization & Signing is done)

Checklist for USA Passport and OCI Holders

1.	Official Government Application Form (Click Here) (Download, Fill and Sign the official government application form)
2.	Applicant's Photograph – 2" x 2" Size Paste the applicant’s photo on the Government Application Form. To know more about photo specifications (Click Here)
3.	Original Power of Attorney (Notarized) Applicant's Signature on PoA should match with the signature in the current valid passport. Please Stick Applicant’s Photo at Last Page of Power of Attorney. 2 Witnesses should sign the POA Note: Witnesses can not be your Spouse or Blood Relatives.
4.	Original and Copy of: Passport and Address Proof of USA and OCI (Front & Last Page)
4.	Notarized copy of the current passport
5.	Notarized copy of OCI (first and last pages)
6.	Notarized copy of proof of address in the U.S.
7.	Photocopy of the PoA Document (Make the copy only after the Notarization & Signing is done)
6.	Fees (for 1 Applicant) : $20 and $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders) Fees (for 2 Applicants) : $40 and $4 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders) Payee Name “Consulate General of India, Seattle” Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.

Checklist for USA Passport Holders

1.	Official Government Application Form (Click Here) (Download, Fill and Sign the official government application form)
2.	Applicant's Photograph – 2" x 2" Size Paste the applicant’s photo on the Government Application Form. To know more about photo specifications (Click Here)
3.	Original Power of Attorney (Notarized & Apostilled) The Power of Attorney document must be Apostilled by the Secretary of State Applicant's Signature on PoA should match with the signature in the current valid passport. Please Stick Applicant’s Photo at Last Page of Power of Attorney. 2 Witnesses should sign the POA Note: Witnesses can not be your Spouse or Blood Relatives.
4.	Original and Notarized Copy of: Passport and Address Proof of USA
4.	Notarized copy of the current passport
5.	Notarized copy of proof of address in the U.S.
6.	Photocopy of the PoA Document (Make the copy only after the Notarization & Signing is done)
6.	Fees (for 1 Applicant) : $20 and $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders) Fees (for 2 Applicants) : $40 and $4 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders) Payee Name “Consulate General of India, Seattle” Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.

Step 2) Submit the Documents & Fees to VFS Global

Option 1: Book an appointment and visit the VFS Centre to submit your documents & Fees

To book an appointment with VFS (Click here)

VFS Global Seattle
1015 2nd Ave, Suite 804, Seattle, WA 98104

VFS Global Bellevue
14450 NE 29th Pl, Suite 117, Bellevue, WA 98007

VFS Global USA Customer care: + 1 800 320 9625

Option 2: Pay Online & Submit the documents to VFS via Courier

Existing users: VFS – Sign In (Click here)
New users: VFS – Create Account (Click here)

Courier documents to VFS Global Seattle
1015 2nd Ave, Suite 804, Seattle, WA 98104

VFS Global USA Customer care: + 1 800 320 9625

FAQs on Power of Attorney

How to get my Power of Attorney document attested by the Consulate General of India in Seattle?

Stage 1 – Submission

The applicant submits the required documents (either in person or by mail) to VFS Global.

Stage 2 – VFS Review

VFS Global reviews the documents. If the application is complete, VFS forwards the file to the Consulate.

(Note: If any documents are missing, VFS Global will notify the applicant by email. The applicant must submit the requested documents within 21 business days. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the application.)

Stage 3 – Consulate Processing

The Consulate verifies the application, processes it, and returns it to VFS Global.

Stage 4 – Closure

VFS Global closes the application and dispatches the processed documents to the applicant.