Brunei is an Apostille Convention country, so a power of attorney signed before a Bruneian notary and apostilled by the competent authority is generally accepted in India. Indian citizens can also sign before the consular officer at the High Commission of India in Bandar Seri Begawan. Either way, the power must be stamped in India within three months.
- Document route
- Bruneian notary and apostille, or Indian High Commission attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 behind Brunei all year
- Recognition
- Section 33, Registration Act 1908
- Authentication
- Indian mission, or notary plus apostille
Power of Attorney from Brunei: how it works
We draft a specific power for the task in hand, with the property or account details and the attorney holder's identity. We advise whether the apostille or the High Commission route is quicker for you, and send a checklist for signing.
In India, we arrange stamping and authentication or registration as the local office requires, and guide the attorney holder through the transaction.
Many Indian professionals in Brunei are on government contracts with limited leave; we time the signing and courier so the attorney holder in India has the original before the transaction date.
What clients in Brunei should know
- The apostille route avoids embassy attestation.
- Keep the scope specific and the property description exact.
- Do not leave an unused power in force; revoke it.
Step by step from Brunei
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Brunei, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Brunei
Bruneian notary and apostille, or Indian High Commission attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Brunei where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Brunei. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Power of Attorney, or see all services for clients in Brunei and the Inheritance & Documents practice area.
Questions from clients in Brunei
Is a Bruneian apostille accepted in India?
Yes, generally, as both are Convention parties.
Can I sign at the High Commission instead?
Yes, Indian citizens usually can.
How long does the process take?
Usually one to two weeks including courier to India.
Can I courier the original from Brunei quickly?
Yes, international courier usually reaches India within a week.