Power of attorney
Power of Attorney Dubai: Draft, Sign and Use It
A power of attorney in Dubai is a signed document that lets another person act for you. You are the principal. The person you choose is your agent. We draft it, check it and have it signed before a notary public.
We have in-house, in person notary public services, online notary public services and home visit private notary services. Choose us for fast track power of attorney work in the UAE.
In short
- Price from: AED 1,500, plus government fees at cost.
- Who signs: the principal, with original ID. The agent usually does not need to attend.
- What to bring: passport or Emirates ID for the principal, ID details for the agent, and a clear note of what the agent may do.
- Where: in person, at your home or office, or online.
- Next step: send us the task and the IDs on WhatsApp.
Three ways to get your power of attorney notarised
In person with our in-house notary public
The notary public checks the principal's original ID, reads the document, watches you sign and applies the seal. We prepare the text first, with an Arabic version beside the English one.
Home or hospital visit
We come to your home, hospital or office. Price on request, plus the Dubai private notary government fee of AED 1,000 per trip outside the place of work.
Online
UAE law lets a notary use IT tools in place of personal appearance (Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022, Article 18). Read how it works in our e-notary guide.
Types of power of attorney we prepare
The right type depends on the task. Pick the narrowest one that does the job.
- General: broad words, limited by law to management acts. A sale or transfer falls outside it (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, Article 871).
- Special: one named act, such as a sale. See our special power of attorney page.
- Vehicle: vehicle power of attorney for a car sale, registration or renewal.
- Property: property power of attorney to manage, rent or sell a flat or villa.
- Court case: power of attorney for a court case for a lawyer.
- Inheritance: inheritance power of attorney for estate paperwork.
- Company: company power of attorney for a business.
Checklist
What to prepare
- The principal's passport or Emirates ID.
- The agent's full name as in their passport, nationality and ID numbers.
- A plain list of what the agent may do, and for which asset or matter.
- An end date, or the event that ends it.
- Details of the asset, such as a plate and chassis number or a property number.
Step by step
How it works
1
Send us the task and the ID details on WhatsApp.
2
We draft the document and order the Arabic version with a legal translator.
3
You check the wording. We change anything that is wrong.
4
The principal signs before the notary public with original ID.
5
You receive the sealed document. If it is going to an office abroad, we take care of the MOFAIC attestation.
Mistakes to avoid
Mistakes that get a power of attorney refused
- Names that do not match. Write each name exactly as in the passport.
- Broad words for a sale. Name the act and the asset. Article 871 limits broad wording to management.
- No end date. The law sets no fixed term. The document's own term applies (Article 897).
- Asking a notary for something outside the role. The notary must decline in the cases listed in Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013, Article 24.
- Skipping the receiving office. Some banks and offices publish their own form. Ask before you sign.
Using it abroad or at MOFAIC
If the power of attorney goes to an office outside the UAE, it needs MOFAIC attestation first. MOFAIC works online only. Its fee is AED 150 for a power of attorney of a personal nature and AED 2,000 for a general or commercial one. The UAE is not an Apostille party, so no apostille applies to a UAE document. We take care of the MOFAIC attestation for you. See the private notary services overview.
Prices
Price
| Item | Our service price | Government fee, paid on top at cost |
|---|---|---|
| General power of attorney | From AED 1,500 | AED 100 per party (federal item 9). Through a private notary on the federal schedule AED 130 per party (AED 100 plus 30 percent, Article 2). Dubai private notary route: AED 100 per party registration plus AED 100 per signature |
All service prices are starting prices and are negotiable. Government fees are paid on top, at cost, exactly as the authority charges them. We confirm your final price before you pay. The notary fees page has the full list: see notary fees in Dubai.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power of attorney cost in Dubai?
Our service price starts at AED 1,500. Government fees are paid on top at cost, and we confirm the final price before you pay. The Ministry of Justice also publishes a digital power of attorney service with a fee of AED 100 on its service card.
Can I make a power of attorney online in Dubai?
Yes, in two ways. A notary can work remotely under Article 18 of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022. The Ministry of Justice also offers a digital power of attorney signed with UAE PASS. We help with the first route.
How long is a power of attorney valid?
The law sets no fixed period. The term is whatever the document says, so write an end date or an end event.
Does my agent have to come to the notary?
Usually not. The principal signs with original ID. If the office that will use the document wants the agent present, we tell you before you book.
Can I cancel a power of attorney?
Yes. The principal can revoke the agency (Article 898). Tell the agent in writing and tell every office that holds a copy.
More in power of attorney
Authority for someone to act for you, from one task to a property sale.
Contact
Book your power of attorney
- Phone and WhatsApp: +971 52 947 5935
- Email: support@privatenotarydubai.com
- Hours: Office open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Dubai time). WhatsApp and online requests answered 24/7.
More wording is in the document templates library. For a visit, see mobile notary services.
- Phone+971 52 947 5935
- WhatsApp+971 52 947 5935
- Emailsupport@privatenotarydubai.com
- AddressJebel Ali, Main Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE