Hi everyone,
Hoping someone can clarify the process for me. I’ve had a Power of Attorney document prepared and signed here in my home country [e.g., Australia] to allow my relative to manage some banking and administrative tasks for me in Dubai.
Now, I need to make sure this document is legally accepted in Dubai. I’ve heard it needs multiple attestations, possibly involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the UAE Embassy, but I’m completely lost on the exact sequence of steps required.
Could someone outline the correct procedure to get a POA signed abroad fully attested and legalized for official use within Dubai/UAE? Are there services in Dubai that specialize in handling this often confusing international attestation process?
Thanks for any help!
Hello,
You’re right, making a Power of Attorney signed outside the UAE valid for use within Dubai involves a specific multi-step legalization process called attestation. It can definitely be confusing, but we at POAPRO Dubai Power of Attorney handle this routinely for our clients and can outline the standard procedure for you.
The typical steps to attest a POA signed in your home country for use in the UAE are:
- Notarization (Home Country): The POA must first be signed in front of a Notary Public in the country where it was issued.
- Home Country Authority Attestation: The notarized POA then needs to be attested by the relevant government body in your home country. This is often the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of State, or an equivalent authority (sometimes referred to as ‘Apostille’ if your country is part of the Hague Convention, although the UAE may still require further steps).
- UAE Embassy/Consulate Attestation (Home Country): After the home country attestation, the document must be attested by the UAE Embassy or Consulate located in that country.
- UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation (Inside UAE): Once the document arrives in the UAE, the final crucial step is getting it attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Note: Depending on the requirement, the attested POA might also need to be legally translated into Arabic and potentially attested by the UAE Ministry of Justice after the MOFA stamp.
How POAPRO Dubai Power of Attorney Assists:
Navigating this international chain of attestations requires precision. POAPRO provides expert assistance to ensure your Power of Attorney Dubai document, regardless of where it was signed, is fully legalized and recognized by all authorities and institutions within the UAE.
Our services include:
- Guiding you through the entire attestation process.
- Handling the final, essential MOFA attestation step here in Dubai on your behalf.
- Offering end-to-end service packages that manage the whole process from start to finish, minimizing hassle for you.
- Providing necessary legal translation services if required.
Using a specialized service like ours helps prevent errors, avoids potential rejections or delays, and ensures your POA is fully compliant and ready for use in the UAE.
We’d be happy to discuss your specific situation and how we can help. Please contact us for a consultation:
- Phone: +971 54 561 2993
- Website: POAPRO Dubai Power of Attorney
- Office: Office #1065, 10th floor, Tamani Arts Tower, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.
We can help make your internationally signed POA legally effective in Dubai.
