What UAE Pass is
UAE Pass is the national digital identity app for citizens and residents. Once your account is verified, your smartphone becomes the way you prove who you are when you sign in to government and many private services across all seven emirates, so you no longer need a separate login for each one. The app is free to download from the main app stores.
What you can do with it
Beyond logging in, the app works as a digital wallet and signing tool. It now connects to thousands of services offered by federal, local and private bodies.
- Sign in to government and private service portals
- Sign documents digitally with legal effect
- Check whether a digitally signed document is genuine
- Request digital copies of official papers such as your Emirates ID and visa
- Share those documents with service providers
- Keep your profile and address details current
Setting up and verifying your account
Registration happens entirely on your phone. The app uses facial recognition to match you with your official records, so in most cases you can reach a fully verified account within minutes and without visiting a service centre. Legal services such as notarization typically require this verified level rather than a basic account, so complete verification before you start.
Where power of attorney comes in
Dubai Courts runs an electronic notary service that lets you have a power of attorney, a company resolution or a legal notice notarized online instead of attending a notary office. You need an active UAE Pass account to use it, because that is how you set up your user profile with Dubai Courts and sign your request. In practice, UAE Pass is the gateway to the whole remote process.
Who can use the online service
UAE nationals and residents can use it whether they are in the country or travelling. If you are abroad, you will generally still need an active UAE Pass and a UAE mobile number registered to you, since verification codes and calls go to that number. It is a practical option when you want a family member, a lawyer or another representative to act for you.
Issuing a POA online, step by step
The process is straightforward when your documents are ready in advance, and it usually follows the sequence below. Once approved, the notarized POA is a valid legal document throughout the UAE. If your attorney will rely on it in another country, the authority there may ask for further attestation, so check its rules first.
- Install UAE Pass and complete identity verification
- Sign in to the Dubai Courts portal using UAE Pass
- Choose the document type, such as a power of attorney
- Select the powers you are granting and enter details of both parties
- Upload the supporting documents
- Sign digitally with the one-time code sent to your phone
- Answer a verification call from the notary if one is made
- Receive the notarized POA by email once it is approved
Documents to prepare
Requirements depend on the kind of POA, so check the current list on the portal before you begin. Notarized documents in Dubai are generally issued in Arabic or in Arabic and English, so the wording must be accurate in both languages. Processing can be quick when everything is in order, while errors in the draft or missing papers are the most common reasons for delays or rejection.
- Emirates ID of the person granting the power
- Passport copy of the attorney who will receive the power
- The draft POA text, prepared beforehand or based on a court template
- Papers linked to the powers, such as a title deed or vehicle registration
How we can help
If you would rather not handle the drafting and online steps yourself, our team can prepare your power of attorney and guide you through notarization using UAE Pass. We can also check your supporting documents beforehand to reduce the risk of delays.