Notary & power of attorney · UAE
Power of attorney in Dubai and across the UAE.
Every type of POA, drafted in Arabic and English by licensed advocates and notarized correctly the first time. For residents, companies and clients abroad, in all seven emirates.
- Licensed UAE law firm
- All seven emirates and abroad
- Arabic and English drafting
- Clear quote before we start
Thank you. Your request is in.
An advocate will contact you shortly.
Preview only: this form does not send requests yet.What is a power of attorney in the UAE?
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document in which you, the principal, authorise another person, the attorney, to act for you: selling a car, managing a company or appearing in court, for example. To be relied on by UAE authorities, banks and courts, a POA is notarized by a notary public and written in Arabic, or in Arabic and English.
Find your POA
Which power of attorney do you need?
Choose a category, then open the service for the documents, the steps and answers to common questions.
Vehicle power of attorney
Sell, register or transfer a car in the UAE without being there.
View servicePersonalReal estate power of attorney
Sell, buy, lease or manage property, worded the way the Land Department expects.
View servicePersonalBank power of attorney
Let someone operate accounts, sign for loans or close accounts for you.
View servicePersonalGovernment transactions POA
Residency, licences and official applications completed on your behalf.
View serviceBusinessCompany management POA
Formation, amendments, signing authority and day-to-day management.
View serviceBusinessTrade licence POA
Issue, renew and amend trade licences without visiting the authority.
View serviceBusinessTrademark and IP POA
Register and protect your brand and intellectual property in the UAE.
View serviceLegal and courtLawyer and court POA
Appoint an advocate to file, defend and follow a case in any UAE court.
View serviceLegal and courtLegal notices and declarations
Notarized legal notices, settlement receipts, waivers and declarations.
View serviceSpecial casesPower of attorney from abroad
Sign where you live, by video call or at an embassy, and use it in the UAE.
View serviceSpecial casesGeneral and special POA
Broad authority across many matters, or one clearly defined act.
View serviceSpecial casesCancel a power of attorney
Revoke a POA in the UAE or from abroad and notify the right people.
View serviceChoosing the scope
General or special power of attorney?
General POA
Lets your attorney act for you across many matters, such as accounts, authorities and everyday transactions. Useful when you will be away for a long time.
Special POA
Covers only what it names, such as selling one car or one property. Most UAE authorities expect a special POA for sales and transfers.
Compare general and special POAHow it is signed
Three ways to sign a power of attorney
Before a notary in the UAE
Sign before a notary public in any emirate. We prepare the draft in advance, so the appointment is short.
By video call
A UAE notary checks your identity on a video call and you confirm with a one-time code. Available for many types of POA.
From outside the UAE
Sign at a UAE embassy or before a local notary. The POA is then legalised, attested in the UAE and translated into Arabic.
Power of attorney from abroadHow it works
Your POA in four steps
- 01
Tell us what you need
By WhatsApp, phone or the form. An advocate confirms the right type of POA and the fastest route.
- 02
We draft it in Arabic and English
Wording matched to the authority that will receive it: a bank, a court, the Land Department or the RTA.
- 03
You sign before the notary
In person, by video call or at a UAE embassy abroad. We book and prepare everything.
- 04
Your attorney uses it
You receive the notarized POA, ready to use, and we stay available if the authority asks for anything.
Documents
What you usually need
From you
- Emirates ID, or passport if you are not a UAE resident
- The details of what the POA is for
- Your phone number and email for the notary
About your attorney
- Full name as in the Emirates ID or passport
- A copy of the Emirates ID or passport
- Nationality and phone number
For companies
- Trade licence
- Memorandum of association
- Partners' or board resolution, where required
Each service page lists the exact documents for that POA, and we confirm the list with you before you sign.
Where we work
All seven emirates, and clients abroad
Inside the UAE
We prepare and notarize POAs for use in any emirate.
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
- Sharjah
- Ajman
- Umm Al Quwain
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Fujairah
Outside the UAE
For clients living abroad: sign remotely or through an embassy, and we follow the attestation and translation.
POA from abroadWhy Al Kirbi
Drafted by advocates, accepted the first time
- Accepted the first timeWording checked against what the receiving authority expects, so the POA is not sent back.
- Licensed advocatesEvery POA is prepared and reviewed by a licensed UAE law firm.
- ConfidentialYour documents and details are handled under legal confidentiality.
Power of attorney: common questions
What is a power of attorney in the UAE?
A legal document in which the principal authorises another person to act for them. It is notarized by a notary public so that UAE authorities, banks and courts can rely on it.
How do I make a power of attorney in Dubai?
An advocate drafts it in Arabic, or in Arabic and English, and you sign it before a notary public, in person or by video call. The notarized POA is then ready to use. See general and special POA.
What is the difference between a general and a special POA?
A general POA covers many matters broadly. A special POA covers only the acts it names, such as selling a specific car or property. Read the full comparison.
Can I make a UAE power of attorney from abroad?
Yes. By remote notarization over a video call where allowed, or at a UAE embassy or local notary followed by attestation and translation. See power of attorney from abroad.
Which POA do I need to sell a car or property?
A special POA that names the car or the property. See vehicle power of attorney and real estate power of attorney.
Does a power of attorney have to be in Arabic?
Arabic is required to use a POA before UAE authorities and courts. We draft POAs in Arabic and English, so you can read exactly what you sign.
How long is a power of attorney valid in the UAE?
Until the period stated in it ends, its task is completed or you revoke it. It also ends on the death of the principal. Some authorities, such as the Dubai Land Department, may ask for a recently issued POA.
Can I cancel a power of attorney?
Yes. You sign a revocation before the notary, in person or remotely, and the attorney and authorities are notified. See how to cancel a POA.
Can a company give a power of attorney?
Yes. A company can authorise a manager, employee or advocate through a POA signed by its authorised signatory, supported by the trade licence and company documents. See company management POA.
How much does a power of attorney cost?
Fees depend on the type of POA and how it is signed. Send your request and we confirm a clear quote before any work starts.