Special power of attorney in the UAE
A special power of attorney specifies the type of act the agent carries out. The law requires it for every act outside administration and preservation. We prepare the power of attorney and coordinate its notarization route.
When a special power of attorney is required
Article 870 of the UAE Civil Transactions Law, issued by Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 and in force since 1 June 2026, provides that every act outside administration and preservation requires a special power of attorney specifying the type of act and the steps it involves, in particular:
- Donations.
- Sale.
- Settlement.
- Mortgage.
- Acknowledgement.
- Arbitration.
- Directing and accepting the oath.
- Pleading before the court.
Specifying the subject of the act
A special power of attorney for a certain type of legal act is valid even if the subject of the act is not specifically identified, unless the act is a donation (Article 870).
We include the details of the subject, such as the property or the vehicle, where the receiving authority requires them.
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.
- The act the agent will carry out, and the details of its subject where available.
- The authority the power of attorney will be submitted to.
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