Standard
In-person notarizationDrafting only
AED499
- Bilingual draft in English and Arabic
- Ready within 1 working day
- Specialist review before you sign
*A government fee of AED 167 is paid at the notary office when you sign.
Personal POA
Court Case Power of Attorney (POA) in Dubai, UAE
Appoint a lawyer or another trusted person to file, defend and follow up on your cases before the UAE courts when you cannot attend yourself.
- Clear, upfront pricing
- English and Arabic
- Guided from start to finish
Personal POA
About Court Case POA
If you cannot go to court in person, a court case power of attorney lets someone else take care of the matter for you in Dubai or any other emirate. Your attorney can act for you in the UAE courts and before government departments, dispute resolution centres and any other authority linked to the case.
A lawyer needs a notarized power of attorney before they can represent you in court. A court case POA sets out which cases they can handle and which actions they may take.
We draft the POA to suit the court, the type of case and the instructions you want to give. The powers below are common examples, and others can be added.
Powers you can assign
- File complaints on your behalf
- Open new cases and defend claims against you
- Manage all matters linked to the case
- Appoint lawyers and other legal professionals
- Attend hearings and submit pleadings
- Appeal judgments within the deadlines
- Enter settlements where you allow it
- Receive court notices and documents
Transparent pricing
Plans made to suit
your needs.
Simple, upfront pricing with no surprises. Choose the level of support that works for you.
Most popular
Gold
Online notarizationOnline notarization for UAE residents
AED1,299
- Bilingual draft in English and Arabic
- Online notarization arranged for you
- For 1 UAE-resident principal and 1 attorney
- Includes 1 asset (specific POAs only)
- Unlimited revisions and advice until your POA is final
Elite
Online notarizationOnline notarization for non-residents
AED1,599
- Bilingual draft in English and Arabic
- Online notarization arranged for you
- For 1 non-resident principal and 1 attorney
- Includes 1 asset (specific POAs only)
- Unlimited revisions and advice until your POA is final
Prices shown are indicative and subject to confirmation. VAT and any government, notary or court fees are set out in your quote.
Terms and conditions
- Payment is made in full before work begins.
- 5% VAT applies to all fees.
- Paying through an online payment link adds a 3% admin fee.
- Each additional principal costs AED 350.
- Each additional asset costs AED 350.
- Principals and attorneys must generally be at least 18 years old and have legal capacity; additional requirements may apply depending on the transaction.
Prices apply to standard POAs. Complex cases, extra parties and attestation of documents signed abroad are quoted separately.
How it works
From first call to
final signature.
A simple three-step process to get your POA ready in Dubai. We take care of the details so you can move forward with peace of mind.
- Step 1
Tell us what you need
Share your requirements and receive a tailored quotation.
- Step 2
We draft and translate
Your document is prepared in English and translated into Arabic.
- Step 3
Notarize with ease
We guide you through in-person or secure online notarization.
Court Case POA
Documents required
Requirements can vary by case. We confirm the exact list before drafting.
- Passport copy of the principal
- Residence visa or Emirates ID copy of the principal, if available
- Passport copy of the attorney
- Residence visa or Emirates ID copy of the attorney, if available
- Case details, including the case number if one exists
- Related court documents
- Lawyer’s details and licence number, if a lawyer is appointed
Let’s get started
Your POA.
Handled.
Skip the trips to legal offices: arrange your POA from home, fully online and for a fraction of the usual cost. Tell us what you need and we’ll reply within minutes.
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Government departments
Prepared for the
authorities that matter.
We can help you with procedures at the following government departments, and we draft every document with their requirements in mind.
Court Case POA
Your questions,
answered.
What is a court case POA?
It is a legal document that gives a lawyer or legal representative the authority to act for you in UAE court proceedings. Your attorney can, for example, lodge claims, appear at hearings and file documents with the court.
Do I need a POA for my lawyer to represent me?
Yes. UAE courts require a notarized POA before a lawyer can represent you. Without one, your lawyer is not allowed to attend or act in your name.
Can the POA be limited to one case?
Yes. You can state the case number, the kind of legal matter and the court level, such as First Instance, Appeal or Cassation, so the POA covers only that case.
Can the POA cover appeals?
Yes, if the wording allows it. We include appeal powers when you want them.
Can I issue a court case POA from outside the UAE?
Yes. Sign and notarize it in your home country, then have the UAE Embassy in that country attest it. Once it reaches the UAE, it must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a certified legal translator must prepare the Arabic version.
Will every UAE court accept the POA?
Yes. Once it has been correctly notarized and attested, all courts in the UAE will accept it. Depending on the nature of the case, a court may still ask for a recently notarized POA or extra details.
Can I cancel the POA if I change lawyers?
Yes. You can revoke the existing POA and grant a new one to your new lawyer.