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Who is giving the authority?

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EXAMPLE

Authority letter

The Branch Manager

HDFC Bank

MI Road

Jaipur

Subject: Letter of authority

Dear Sir or Madam,

I, Rahul Sharma (PAN ABCPS1234D), of 14 Civil Lines, Jaipur 302006, hereby authorise Anil Sharma, my brother (Aadhaar XXXX XXXX 1234), to collect my new cheque book and debit card for savings account no. 50100012345678 on my behalf. This authority is valid from 22 Oct 2026 to 21 Nov 2026.

Please treat any action taken by Anil Sharma for this purpose as done by me. Their specimen signature is given below, and copies of both our ID proofs are attached.

Thank you for your help.

Yours faithfully,

Place: Jaipur Date: 22 Oct 2026

Authorised by

Rahul Sharma

Specimen signature of authorised person

Anil Sharma

Attested by the authoriser

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How to make a authority letter

Create a free authority letter that lets someone act on your behalf for a stated purpose, and download it as a PDF to sign.

1
About you
Your name or company, address, ID and who the letter is addressed to.
2
Who and what for
The person you're authorising, their ID, the exact task and how long it's valid.
3
Sign and hand over
Download the PDF, sign it, have them sign the specimen box, and attach both IDs.

What is an authority letter?

An authority letter (or authorisation letter) lets another person act on your behalf for a specific task: collecting a cheque book, documents or a parcel, visiting a bank, submitting forms, or representing a company at an office.

Banks and offices usually ask the authorised person to bring the letter, their own ID and a copy of yours, and check the specimen signature on the letter.

Authority letter format

An authority letter is addressed to the office concerned, with the date and a subject line. It names you and the person you're authorising, their relation or designation and ID, exactly what they may do, and for how long. It ends with your signature and their specimen signature, which you attest.

Keep the purpose narrow: authorise one task, not "all matters". For wider powers, such as selling property, you need a power of attorney instead.

Rules that apply

Acts of an authorised agent bind you

When you authorise someone to act for you, what they do within that authority is treated as done by you.

Source: India Code — Indian Contract Act, 1872 (agency)

What each field means

Field	What to enter	Example
Your name or company	Your name, or your company's name.	Rahul Sharma
Your address	Your address.	—
Your ID (optional)	Optional: your PAN, account number or customer ID.	—
Your title, if for a company (optional)	Optional: your title, if signing for a company.	—
Addressed to	The office or person who will rely on the letter.	The Branch Manager, HDFC Bank, MI Road, Jaipur
Person you're authorising	The person you're authorising.	Anil Sharma
Their relation or designation	How they're related to you, or their designation.	my brother
Their ID (optional)	Optional: their ID. Mask Aadhaar except the last 4 digits.	—
What they can do for you	Exactly what they may do. Be specific.	—
Valid from (optional)	Optional: when the authority starts.	—
Valid until (optional)	Optional: when it ends.	—
Date	The date of the letter.	—
Place	Where you sign it.	—

Good to know

What should an authority letter include?

Your details, the authorised person's name and ID, the exact task, the validity period, your signature and their attested specimen signature.

Does an authority letter need stamp paper?

Usually not; a signed letter is enough for collecting documents or bank tasks. Some offices may ask for it on stamp paper or notarised.

What ID should the authorised person carry?

Their original photo ID, plus a self-attested copy of your ID. Banks may ask for both.

What is the difference between an authority letter and a power of attorney?

An authority letter covers a specific, simple task; a power of attorney is a formal document giving wider legal powers, often registered.

Can a company give an authority letter?

Yes. Print it on letterhead, signed by a director or authorised officer, sometimes with a board resolution.

Is my data stored anywhere?

No. The letter is made in your browser and its details never leave your device.

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