Power of Attorney Attestation
The Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that lets someone make choices and take care of things for someone else. This plan is necessary when the principal can’t take care of their own business because they are physically or mentally unable to.
For both personal and business transactions in the UAE, it is important to have the right paperwork and formal permission for a Power of Attorney. If a POA is signed outside of the UAE, it needs to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFA).
The Dubai Court will only accept papers that have been attested. This makes sure that they are valid and can be used. The process makes sure that the authority given is real and that everyone participating is safe under UAE law.
Making sure you have the right Power of Attorney Attestation is important for running your business or taking care of your own personal matters in the UAE.
Documents Required for Power of Attorney Attestation:
Original Power of Attorney Document:
The original document issued by the individual granting the power (the principal).
Passport Copies:
Clear copies of the principal’s and the attorney’s (person receiving the power) passports.
Proof of Identity:
Additional ID, such as a government-issued identification card, may be required.
Passport-Sized Photographs:
Recent photographs of the principal and the attorney may be needed.
Address Proof:
Utility bills or other valid address proof of the principal and attorney.
Supporting Legal Documents:
Any supporting legal or business documents related to the purpose of the POA (if applicable).
Authorization Letter (if using a service):
If a third party or attestation service is handling the process, an authorization letter is required.
Proof of Residency (if applicable):
May be necessary if the POA is intended for use in a foreign country.
Procedure for Power of Attorney Attestation:
1. Write up the Power of Attorney
Make sure the POA paperwork follows the law and includes all the necessary information. You might need the help of a lawyer to make sure you’re being accurate.
2. Notarization (Country Giving)
Go to a notary public in the country where the power of attorney was signed to make sure the paper is real.
3. Attestation from the state level (if needed)
In some countries, the POA needs to be signed by a state-level official, like the Home Department or the State Secretariat for that country.
4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) (Country That Issued)
The POA is sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country that issued it for national-level proof after being signed by the state.
5. UAE Embassy or Consulate (Country Giving the Document)
Then, the certified POA is sent to the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the country where it was issued. They make sure the paper is valid in the UAE.
6. Translation (If Needed)
If the POA isn’t written in English or Arabic, a certified translator must do a legal translation and sign it.
7. Government Office for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC – UAE)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation gives the final stamp of approval once the document is in the UAE. This makes it acceptable to use in the country.