What is the process of notarization of a Power of Attorney in UAE?
The process of notarization of a Power of Attorney in UAE is as follows:
- Prepare POA in Arabic OR in English with official Arabic translation
- The principal (i.e. the person who is giving the Power of Attorney) shall visit one of the Notary Public offices and bring with him/her the following documents:
- Passport of the Principal (Original + Copy)
- Emirates ID of the Principal (for UAE Residents)
- Passport Copy of the Agent
- Power of Attorney (at least 3 copies)
- If the principal and/or the agent is a legal entity, then it would be required to provide additional documents such as trade license copy, Memorandum of Association copy or other documents depending on the type of the POA.
- Pick up your ticket from the reception
- Sign a Power of Attorney in front of the Notary Public
- Proceed to the registration counter and pay the fees
- The Notary Public signs and attests the Power of Attorney
- Your POA is authenticated and can be used now