Either the original power of attorney document or a notarized copy of such original is required. Notarized copies of notarized copies and notarized copies of facsimile or photocopies will not be accepted. When submitted through the eRegistration portal, the scanned colour image may be of either the original or of a notarized copy. When the scanned image is of the notarized copy ensure that the notary seal is clearly visible.
Notarized copies can only be made by a notary public. Notarized copies cannot be made by any other officer, including bank officials, commissioners for oaths and postmasters.
When making a notarized copy, the best practice is to use a stamp containing sufficient information to fully identify the document in question.
Here is a sample of an acceptable stamp: