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Registrar General’s Department

Cancel a previously registered Power of Attorney

Research draft. Sources were collected on 9 November 2026; not every page was read in full. Current rules and the full application process are unverified. Follow the linked official source before acting.

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Steps

  1. Notify the other party of intention to cancel the POA, as stated by RGD

    rgd.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)

  2. Have a notary draw and attest cancellation document

  3. Submit originals/certified copies and identities to office where POA was registered

  4. For immediate cancellation request, investigate RGD's notice-of-intention option

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