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Power of Attorney

Drafting, notarization, and attestation of general and special power of attorney documents

Power of Attorney in UAE

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants one person (the agent) the authority to act on behalf of another (the principal). In the UAE, POAs are essential for various transactions, especially when the principal cannot be physically present.

At AL SAHABA & CO, we provide comprehensive POA services including drafting, legal translation, notarization, and attestation to ensure your document is legally valid for use in the UAE or internationally.

Types of Power of Attorney

  • General Power of Attorney: Broad authority to handle multiple matters including property, banking, and legal affairs
  • Special Power of Attorney: Limited to specific tasks such as selling a property or representing in court
  • Property POA: Authority to buy, sell, rent, or manage real estate
  • Vehicle POA: Authority for vehicle registration, transfer, or sale
  • Court POA: Authorization to represent in legal proceedings
  • Company POA: Authority to manage business operations and sign documents
  • Medical POA: Authority for healthcare decisions

POA Requirements in UAE

  • Both principal and agent must be at least 21 years old
  • Principal must be of sound mind and legal capacity
  • Document must be in Arabic or legally translated
  • Must be notarized by a UAE Notary Public
  • For use abroad, attestation from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassy may be required
  • Specific powers must be clearly stated in special POAs

Our POA Services

  • Drafting: Preparing legally sound POA documents tailored to your needs
  • Legal Translation: Certified translation between Arabic and other languages
  • Notarization: Arranging notary public attestation
  • MOFA Attestation: Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication
  • Embassy Attestation: Consular legalization for international use
  • POA Cancellation: Revoking existing powers of attorney

Document Required

  • Original Emirates ID of principal and agent
  • Passport copies of both parties
  • Detailed description of powers to be granted
  • Property details (for property POA)
  • Company documents (for corporate POA)
  • Any existing relevant agreements or documents
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