Let someone act for you, only as far as you choose
Tell Sidqo who you are appointing and what they may do. It drafts a power of attorney with clear limits, ready to take to a UAE notary.
Who do you want to act for you, and what do you need them to do?
Sidqo asks a few questions, then writes the power of attorney for you to read and change. Private to your account.
- Answer in your own words
- Download as a Word file
- Private to your account
Questions that come up before a power of attorney
What if they go beyond what I meant?
I'm abroad. How do I get it signed?
Can I cancel it later?
Do I have to share my ID numbers?
A conversation, then a draft
- 1
Answer in your own words
Sidqo asks one or two questions at a time. Give it several facts at once and it only asks for what is missing.
- 2
Watch the checklist fill in
Each answer lands on the checklist beside the conversation, so you see what is covered and what is left.
- 3
Get the draft, then change it
Press “Write my POA”. Read the draft, ask for any change in plain words, and download it as a Word file.
What goes into your power of attorney
These are the points Sidqo works through with you. Anything you leave open stays visible in the draft in [brackets], so nothing is quietly guessed.
You
Your full name and nationality. The draft leaves spaces for your ID numbers.
Your attorney
Who you are appointing, and a backup if you want one.
General or special
Whether they act for you broadly, or for one task only.
What they may do
Each act they may do: sign, sell, collect, appear before an authority.
Limits
What they may not do, such as selling below a price or handing the power to someone else.
How long it lasts
An end date, or until the task is done, and how you can cancel it.
Where it will be used
The emirate and the authorities, such as the land department, RTA or a court.
Power of Attorney
Principal
Attorney
General or special power
Powers granted
Limits
Substitution
Duration and revocation
Signature and notary
From draft to notarised
Fill in the gaps
Add your ID numbers and any other details marked in [brackets].
Arabic or bilingual
UAE notaries work with Arabic or bilingual documents. Get a certified translation of the English draft.
Certified translationNotarise it
Sign before a UAE notary public, in person or through the courts' online notary services. Abroad, notarise it there and have it attested for UAE use.
Hand it over
Give the notarised original to your attorney and keep a copy for yourself.
About your power of attorney
What is the difference between a general and a special power of attorney?
A general power of attorney lets your attorney act for you across many matters. A special one covers named tasks only, such as selling one car. Choose special when the task is specific.
Does a power of attorney need to be notarised in the UAE?
Yes. Banks, authorities and courts rely on a POA once a UAE notary public has notarised it, or once it has been notarised abroad and attested for use in the UAE.
Does it have to be in Arabic?
UAE notaries work with Arabic or bilingual documents. An English draft needs a certified legal translation before notarisation.
Can I revoke a power of attorney?
Yes. Revoke it through a notary, then tell your attorney and anyone who relies on it, such as your bank.
Can a POA be used to sell property in Dubai?
Yes, if it clearly grants the power to sell and identifies the property. Check the Dubai Land Department's current requirements before you sign.
Is this legal advice?
No. Sidqo provides legal information and drafts from what you tell it. For a general POA or a property sale, consider a lawyer's review before notarisation.
Continue reading
Start with who and what
Name the person and the task. Sidqo asks about limits and dates next.
Sidqo provides legal information, not legal representation. Drafts are written by AI from what you tell it and are not reviewed by a lawyer. For a high-value or contested matter, have a UAE lawyer read the draft before you sign or file it.