01What is a UAE notarial Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney (PoA) is a legal document that authorises a designated person (the agent) to act on behalf of another person (the principal) in specified legal, financial or property matters. In the UAE, notarial powers of attorney are issued and registered through the UAE Notary Public system and are legally enforceable across all UAE Emirates.
Our remote PoA service uses BOTIM, the official video notarisation platform authorised by UAE notary authorities for remote certification. You complete the whole process from anywhere in the world, and the resulting document carries the same legal weight as one signed in person at a notary office in Dubai.
02Who this is for
This service is most commonly used by:
- Non-residents who need someone in the UAE to act on their behalf — for property transactions, company matters or banking — without travelling to Dubai
- Residents who are abroad and need to delegate authority for an urgent UAE matter
- Business owners running a UAE company remotely — authorising employees or partners to sign documents, open bank accounts or represent the company before government authorities
- Property buyers, sellers and landlords delegating a purchase, sale or lease to a trusted representative or agent
- Individuals involved in legal proceedings in the UAE who need to appoint a legal representative
03Scope of the Power of Attorney
A UAE PoA can be general (covering a broad range of actions) or specific (limited to a particular transaction or authority). We draft both types and recommend the appropriate scope based on your intended use.
- Property PoA: buy, sell, lease or mortgage real estate in the UAE
- Company PoA: sign contracts, represent the company at government departments, open bank accounts
- Banking PoA: operate bank accounts, transfer funds, close accounts
- Legal PoA: representation in UAE court or arbitration proceedings
- General PoA: broad authority across multiple categories
04Process — step by step
Consultation & scope agreement
We discuss the purpose of the PoA, the powers it grants and the list of authorised actions. You provide passport copies for both the principal (you) and the agent (the person you're authorising). We confirm the scope and price.
PoA drafting
We prepare a legally sound PoA text in English and arrange the Arabic translation required for UAE notarisation. You review and approve the draft before we proceed.
Arabic translation
The PoA must be bilingual (English + Arabic), so it is translated into Arabic by a licensed translator. Both language versions are included in the final document, as UAE courts require Arabic.
Video notary call (BOTIM)
We schedule a short video call with the UAE notary via BOTIM — it takes 10–20 minutes. You appear on camera and confirm your identity with your passport, the notary reads through the document and you verbally confirm its contents. The notary certifies and registers the PoA in real time.
PDF delivery with QR code
The certified PoA is emailed to you as a PDF with a unique QR code linking to the official UAE notary registry record. Third parties can scan the code to verify authenticity instantly. The document is legally valid throughout the UAE.
05Important requirements
Please read these carefully before booking — missing any of these conditions may result in a failed notary session without a refund.
- Valid passport for both the principal and the agent (clear colour scans)
- Active phone number and email for both parties — the finished PDF is sent by email
- BOTIM app installed on your smartphone (free download, iOS and Android)
- Stable internet connection for the video call — video must be clear
- The principal must attend the video call at the scheduled time
- The agent does not need to attend the video call — only the principal (the person granting the PoA)
06Validity and revocation
A UAE notarial PoA remains valid until its stated expiry date (if any), until its purpose is fulfilled, or until it is formally revoked. Revocation must be done through a UAE notary. If you need a PoA with a specific validity period or automatic expiry, let us know when we draft the document.