How a POA Service Works in Dubai

Getting a power of attorney in Dubai follows a clear, structured process. Whether you need a property POA, a bank POA, or a company POA, the workflow is essentially the same — with variations in the supporting documents required.

Step 1 — Tell Us What You Need

The process starts with an enquiry. You describe your situation — what you need done, who will be acting on your behalf, and where the POA will be used. Based on this, the service provider confirms the correct POA type.

This step matters because using the wrong POA type is the single most common reason for rejection. A general POA when a specific one is required, or a property POA with the wrong scope clauses, will be rejected by the receiving authority.

Step 2 — Documents Collected

Once the POA type is confirmed, the required documents are collected. At minimum, this includes passports and Emirates ID for both the principal (the person granting authority) and the attorney (the person receiving it).

Depending on the POA type, additional documents may be required: title deeds for property POAs, trade licences for company POAs, or bank-specific requirements for banking POAs.

Step 3 — Draft Prepared and Reviewed

The POA is drafted by the service provider based on the confirmed type and scope. The draft is sent to you for review before notarisation. This is your opportunity to confirm that the scope, parties, and details are correct.

For more on what goes into the drafting process, see POA Drafting Explained.

Step 4 — E-Notarisation Arranged

Once the draft is approved, the notarisation is arranged. For most POAs, this is done via the UAE’s e-notarisation system — a video call with a licensed UAE notary public. During the call, your identity is verified, and you confirm your intention to issue the POA. An OTP is sent to your registered UAE mobile number for final confirmation.

For the full breakdown of e-notarisation, see our E-Notarisation Guide.

Step 5 — Digital Delivery

After notarisation, the POA is delivered digitally. The notarised document is sent electronically and is immediately valid for use with the relevant authority. Physical copies are only required if you are attending in person.

What Happens After?

Once the POA is delivered, the appointed attorney can begin acting within the scope of the authority granted. The POA remains valid until the task is completed, the validity period expires, or the principal revokes it.

If you need to cancel the authority at any point, see our guide on How to Revoke a POA.