Power of Attorney Attestation
Power of Attorney (POA) attestation is required to legally authorize a representative to act on your behalf in the UAE. This is essential for property transactions, business operations, legal proceedings, and financial management when you cannot be physically present.
Our team ensures your POA documents are properly attested and legally binding in the UAE, handling both general and specific power of attorney documents.
Documents Required
- Original Power of Attorney document
- Notarized copy of the POA
- Passport copies of grantor and grantee
- Emirates ID copies
Special Requirements
- • POAs for real estate transactions in Dubai must conform to Dubai Land Department's specific template requirements, which differ from standard POA formats used in other Emirates.
- • POAs granting authority over financial accounts must name the specific banks and account numbers. UAE banks reject broadly worded financial POAs as a fraud prevention measure.
- • Corporate POAs must be accompanied by a board resolution authorizing the specific individual to grant the power of attorney, with both documents requiring independent attestation.
Attestation Process
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1Document verification
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2Notary public authentication
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3Home country Foreign Affairs attestation
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4UAE Embassy legalization
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5MOFA attestation
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Have your POA drafted by a lawyer familiar with UAE legal requirements — a POA that uses terminology or grants powers not recognized under UAE law will be rejected regardless of proper attestation.
- Specify an expiration date in your POA. Open-ended powers of attorney create legal exposure and are increasingly scrutinized by UAE banks and property registrars.
- If granting POA for property transactions, include the specific property details (plot number, title deed reference) in the document. UAE land departments reject generic property POAs that do not reference the specific asset.
- Register your attested POA with the UAE notary public immediately upon arrival in the country — registration creates an official record that strengthens the document's legal standing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both general and specific powers of attorney can be attested. General POAs grant broad authority, while specific POAs are limited to defined transactions (property sale, company management, court representation). UAE authorities increasingly prefer specific POAs for property and financial transactions.
Standard processing takes 7-12 business days. Express processing is available in 3-5 business days. The drafting and notarization stage in your home country may add additional time if not already completed.
Yes. For use in UAE courts, government offices, and most official transactions, the POA must be in Arabic or accompanied by a certified Arabic translation. Green Apple provides certified legal translation as part of the attestation package.
Yes. A POA can be revoked at any time by the grantor through a formal revocation process. The revocation document itself must also be attested and registered with the relevant UAE authorities to take effect.
Yes, provided it is properly attested through the full chain (notarization, foreign affairs, UAE embassy, MOFA) and specifically authorizes the property transaction in question. Dubai Land Department and Abu Dhabi Municipality each have specific POA format requirements.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 5-7 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 350
- Certificate Type
- Commercial
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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