To understand power of attorney cost, request a quote for the document your task needs, with the applicable official charges, agreed work and any translation or additional document procedure clearly identified. This lets you check the cost before approving the request and compare quotations covering the same work.
This guide explains what affects a quotation, the questions to ask and how to start a power of attorney review and notarisation request with Abdulrahman Alaamri Advocates, Legal Consultants and Private Notary.
What should you check in the quotation?
| Item | What to clarify |
|---|---|
| Official charges | The service each charge relates to, its basis and the items applicable to your transaction. |
| Review, drafting and notarisation | The agreed work, including review of the purpose, authority and document, and coordination of the applicable notarisation procedure. |
| Translation and overseas documents | Whether additional document work is required, who provides it and whether its cost is included. |
| Copies, delivery and other services | The output you receive and any additional service actually required and its cost. |
| Tax, where applicable | Whether it is included in the quoted amount or added to it. |
An official schedule for notary-related charges is published in the Dubai Legislation Portal under Executive Council Resolution No. 72 of 2025. Ask which items apply to your transaction. The official-charge schedule alone does not describe every item of work or additional service in the request.
What determines the work required for your power of attorney?
Start with its purpose. Will the representative undertake one defined task or several actions? Is the principal an individual or a company? This information informs the review of authority, signing capacity and supporting documents. Choose a general or special power of attorney according to the task, then review the cost of that request.
The Dubai Courts Smart Electronic Notary service describes document review, verification of capacity and eligibility, signing and receipt of the attested document as stages in the transaction. Prepare the information that helps your request be reviewed:
- The task the representative will perform and the organisation receiving the power of attorney.
- The principal’s capacity: individual, company or a person already represented by an agent.
- The number of signatories and whether you have a draft or existing power of attorney.
- The required language and any documents issued outside the UAE.
This information is enough to describe your initial request. The team can identify the documents and appropriate sharing channel after reviewing the purpose. Read power of attorney paperwork before preparing the file.
How do you compare two quotations for the same task?
Compare the scope and included items before comparing the total. If one quote includes drafting, translation and notarisation while another covers document review and notarisation, identify which work your transaction needs and what remains outside each quotation.
Illustrative example: your power of attorney needs a version in the language required by the receiving organisation. If translation is excluded, ask about its scope and cost before approving the work. If the document does not require translation, confirm that during the review. This illustrates the comparison and is not a price or an office quotation.
- Does the amount include the applicable official charges?
- What work will be completed, and which document will you receive?
- What additional items might arise, and how will they be approved before proceeding?
- Is this a preliminary estimate or a confirmed amount after document review?
When might an initial estimate change?
The review may identify missing paperwork or translation needs. You may also change the purpose, parties or authority required. Ask for the effect on scope and cost to be explained before approving the additional work, and retain the updated quotation and approved wording.
If the appointment changes or the request cannot proceed, check the terms of the specific quotation, the work completed and any expenses relating to another authority. Discuss the case with the team rather than assuming a cancellation or refund policy from a general service description.
Frequently asked questions
Do general and special powers of attorney have different costs?
Review the work, parties, documents, languages and applicable charges for the actual request. The document’s name alone does not explain every item included in the total.
Does the quotation include translation?
Ask whether translation is required, which documents it covers and whether its cost is included or quoted separately.
Can I get an estimate before sending the documents?
Start with the purpose, principal’s capacity, language and number of signatories. Ask which assumptions underpin the initial estimate and what must be reviewed before the cost is confirmed.
Choose the relevant power of attorney service
- Power of attorney services: identify the document you need
- General power of attorney notarisation
- Special power of attorney notarisation
To begin, send a short request, call +971555019093 or contact the team on WhatsApp. Explain the task, principal’s capacity and required language, then review the quotation before approving it. For advocacy and legal consultancy services, visit the main Abdulrahman Alaamri law firm website.
