Court power of attorney in the UAE
A court power of attorney sets out the powers granted in relation to a case and court proceedings, subject to the rules governing representation and appearance before the court. We prepare the power of attorney and coordinate its notarization route.
Legal basis
Article 870 of the UAE Civil Transactions Law, issued by Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 and in force since 1 June 2026, requires a special power of attorney specifying the type of act for pleading before the court, and for settlement, acknowledgement, arbitration, and directing and accepting the oath.
Who can appear before the court?
The power of attorney defines the judicial powers granted to the agent, but a POA does not automatically make any person eligible to appear or plead before a court. Court representation remains subject to the applicable representation rules. In the cases permitted by law, a party may be represented by an authorised advocate, a spouse, or a relative or in-law up to the fourth degree. Representation of a private legal person by one of its employees is subject to additional legal requirements.
What we need to prepare the power of attorney
- Principal’s Emirates ID or passport.
- Agent’s full name, nationality, and Emirates ID or passport number.
- If the agent is a relative or in-law: the relationship to the principal.
- If the principal is a company: the trade licence and the document establishing the signatory’s authority.
- Case details, where a case exists: the court and the case number.
Notarization
We coordinate the appropriate notarization route through Dubai Courts or the relevant federal channel, depending on the POA and the principal’s details.
- At Dubai Courts, remote notarization requires a valid Emirates ID.
- If the party holds a passport only, without an Emirates ID, Dubai Courts requires personal attendance before the notary public.
Steps
- Send the documents over WhatsApp or email.
- We prepare the power of attorney in the appropriate format for notarization based on the transaction details.
- You review and approve the draft.
- The principal completes the required notarization or signing step through the applicable channel.
Contact
WhatsApp: +971 56 161 6635
Email: info@poainminutes.ae