Why people in the UAE may need a Power of Attorney (POA)
PoAs are widely used in the UAE because many key transactions require an authorised representative. Common situations include:
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Property and vehicle transactions: Selling a home, transferring ownership, registering a car or dealing with real estate procedures.
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Court matters: Appointing a lawyer or trusted relative to represent you in litigation.
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Inheritance and estate management: Completing paperwork when dealing with wills, estates, or family assets.
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Business or work-related tasks: Authorising someone to sign documents or follow up on transactions.
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Personal matters: Marriage, divorce, signature verification and other formal processes that legally require representation.
For expats, PoAs are especially important because travel, work schedules or unexpected emergencies often mean they cannot appear in person.
What makes ADJD’s new automated PoA service different?
The new system allows residents to issue PoAs instantly online, using UAE Pass and pre-approved templates. Once the PoA is generated, you receive a digitally certified document that is legally recognised and can be verified instantly.
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No appointments or video calls required
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Fully automated – no interaction with a notary
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Instant issuance using trusted templates
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Available in Arabic and English
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Secure and restricted: PoAs issued only to original parties
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Instant verification and cancellation anytime
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Covers a wide range of PoAs – general, litigation, inheritance, shares, vehicles, IP, follow-up transactions, authorisation of signatures, and more
It also supports automatic PoA cancellation, solving one of the biggest pain points for residents who previously had to visit an office to revoke a PoA.
How the automated PoA issuance works
You can apply through the ADJD website using UAE Pass.
The service notarises a contract in which the principal allows another person to act on their behalf in any lawful matter.
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Service time: two working days
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Channel: ADJD website – www.adjd.gov.ae
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Languages: Arabic and English
Why this matters for residents
This new automated service removes some of the biggest barriers people face when issuing PoAs:
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Saves time – no need to visit a notary office
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Cuts paperwork – templates ensure accuracy
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Enhances security – UAE Pass verification
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Gives residents more control – PoAs can be cancelled anytime
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Allows individuals and businesses to complete urgent transactions quickly
For a country where residents often need trusted representatives to manage personal, financial and legal affairs, this shift to automated PoA issuance is a major step toward faster and more efficient government services.