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Vehicle Power of Attorney in Dubai
A vehicle power of attorney lets someone you trust sell, transfer or manage your car in the UAE when you cannot be there. Our advocates draft it in Arabic and English, in the wording the licensing authority expects, and arrange the notarization in person or remotely.
- Drafted by a licensed UAE law firm
- All seven emirates and abroad
- Arabic and English
- Remote notarization where allowed
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Preview only: this form does not send requests yet.What is a vehicle power of attorney?
A vehicle power of attorney (vehicle POA) is a notarized document in which the car owner, the principal, authorises another person, the attorney, to act on one specific vehicle: selling it, transferring its ownership, renewing its registration or dealing with the licensing authority. In the UAE it is issued in Arabic and is accepted only once notarized.
When you need it
When you need a car power of attorney
Most clients ask for a vehicle POA in one of these situations.
Transferring the car to family
Hand the car to a spouse, child or relative without attending yourself.
Renewing registration and insurance
Keep the car licensed and insured while you travel or work elsewhere.
Leaving the UAE for good
Authorise someone to sell or dispose of the car after you have left.
Company and fleet vehicles
Let a manager or driver handle registration and transfers for company cars.
Car finance and fines
Authorise someone to deal with the bank clearance letter and settle fines before a sale.
Scope
What a vehicle POA can authorise
You choose exactly what the attorney may do. These are the powers most often included.
- Sell the vehicle and receive the price
- Transfer ownership to a named buyer or family member
- Waive the vehicle in favour of another person
- Renew the registration and insurance
- Arrange the technical inspection
- Pay and settle traffic fines
- Obtain a bank clearance letter and close the finance file
- Collect or replace number plates and the registration card
- Represent you before the licensing authority and the police
We list each power precisely and identify the car by plate number and chassis number, so the authority knows exactly what your attorney may do.
Documents
Documents needed for a vehicle power of attorney
The owner (you)
- Emirates ID, or passport for non-residents
- Vehicle registration card (mulkiya)
The attorney
- Emirates ID or passport of the person you authorise
- Ideally a UAE resident, since the transfer is done in person
The vehicle
- Plate number and chassis number
- Bank clearance letter if the car is financed
At the sale itself
- All traffic fines paid
- A passed inspection for cars older than three years
- The buyer's insurance in the buyer's name
How it works
How to get a vehicle power of attorney in Dubai
- 01
Tell us about the car
Send the registration card and IDs on WhatsApp. An advocate confirms what the POA needs to cover.
- 02
We draft it in Arabic and English
Wording matched to the licensing authority, with the car identified by plate and chassis number.
- 03
Sign before the notary
In person in the UAE, by video call where remote notarization is available, or at a UAE embassy abroad.
- 04
Use it at the licensing authority
Your attorney presents the notarized POA with their Emirates ID to complete the sale or transfer.
Inside the UAE or abroad
Making a vehicle POA from inside the UAE or from abroad
In the UAE
Sign before the notary
Sign before a notary public in person, or remotely by video call where the notary offers it. You need your Emirates ID.
Outside the UAE
Sign where you live
Sign before a notary or at a UAE embassy or consulate in your country. A POA notarized abroad must then be attested by the UAE embassy and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and translated into Arabic by a licensed legal translator.
How a POA from abroad worksBefore you sign
Check these before you sign a car power of attorney
- Clear the car finance firstAn outstanding loan blocks the transfer until the bank issues a clearance letter.
- Pay outstanding finesThe transfer will not go through while fines are unpaid.
- Choose a special POA for a saleA POA that names the car and the sale is accepted more readily than a broad general one. General vs special POA
- Choose your attorney carefullyThey may receive the sale price. You can limit this in the wording.
- Cancel it when you are doneA POA stays valid until it is revoked or expires. How to cancel a POA
Why Al Kirbi
A vehicle POA prepared by advocates, not a typing centre
- Accepted the first timeWording and translation checked against what the licensing authority expects, so your attorney is not sent back.
- Protected if something goes wrongIf the sale turns into a dispute, the same firm can represent you before the police and the courts.
- Confidential from the first messageYour documents are handled under legal professional confidentiality.
Vehicle power of attorney: frequently asked questions
Can someone sell my car in Dubai with a power of attorney?
Yes. With a notarized vehicle POA that includes the power to sell, your attorney can complete the sale and the ownership transfer at the licensing authority. They present the POA together with their own Emirates ID.
What documents does a vehicle POA need?
Your Emirates ID or passport, the attorney's Emirates ID or passport, the vehicle registration card, and the plate and chassis numbers. If the car is financed, the bank clearance letter is needed before the transfer.
Can I make a vehicle POA from outside the UAE?
Yes. You can sign at a UAE embassy or before a local notary and have it attested, or use remote notarization where the authority allows it. See power of attorney from abroad.
How long does a vehicle POA take?
We usually draft a vehicle POA within one working day. The signing depends on the notary's availability, and we book the earliest appointment we can.
Is a general power of attorney enough to sell a car?
Not always. Authorities can question a broad general POA for a specific sale. A special POA that names the car and the sale is the safer choice, and we advise which one fits your case.
Can I cancel a vehicle power of attorney?
Yes. You can revoke it through the notary at any time, and we can prepare the cancellation for you. See how to cancel a POA.
How much does a vehicle POA cost?
Fees depend on what the POA covers and how it will be notarized. Send your request and we confirm a clear quote before any work starts.
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