Need someone to act on your behalf for a particular transaction? Start by identifying the task, the person who will represent you and the organisation receiving the document. The team at Abdul Rahman Alaamri Advocates, Legal Consultants & Private Notary can review those details with you before the notarisation process proceeds.
Is this the right starting point?
This service is a starting point when you want to delegate a specific action or a defined set of related responsibilities. Explain what your representative should be allowed to do and any limits you want considered. If you are unsure whether you need a general or special power of attorney, start with the purpose.
What will be reviewed?
The review covers the parties, the signing capacity, the intended powers and the transaction details. Tell us about any wording or requirements supplied by the receiving organisation. Suitability for the available notarial process is checked against the request; receiving organisations may have their own requirements.
Define limits before choosing wording
Separate document submission, signing, collection and any financial action. If the request concerns property, a vehicle or company shares, identify the relevant asset or transaction so the intended purpose can be reviewed; notarising an appointment does not transfer ownership. With several proposed representatives, explain how you expect them to act.
- Identify actions you want excluded.
- Point out differences between the recipient’s instructions and an available template.
- Mention any proposed further delegation rather than assuming it is permitted.
What should you prepare?
Prepare the principal’s and representative’s details, a short description of the task and the receiving organisation’s name. Keep identification and transaction documents ready for the appropriate document channel. For a company, identify the company and the proposed signatory’s role. You do not need to send sensitive documents in your first message.
How does the process work?
Begin with a short enquiry. The team identifies missing information, reviews the intended scope and explains the documents and next steps. Review names, powers and limitations carefully before approving the wording and arranging the next stage.
Timing and cost
The estimate depends on the scope, supporting documents, signing capacity and any translation required. Request an itemised explanation of the applicable charges and what they include. A completion date can only be assessed once the relevant details are known.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a template I already have?
You can provide it for review together with the intended purpose and recipient. Its suitability still needs to be checked.
Do I need to attend in person?
The available route is assessed for the parties and document. The same attendance arrangements do not apply automatically to every enquiry.
Sources
- Dubai Law No. 4 of 2013 concerning Notaries Public
- Dubai Courts Resolution No. 137 of 2022 and notarial rules
- UAE Legislation Portal — Civil Transactions Law
If the proposed authority relates to a wider legal matter, explore the firm’s legal services for advice on that matter.
Discuss the next step for your request
Tell us the intended task and receiving organisation.
