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
Marriage Power of Attorney (POA) in Dubai, UAE
Let a trusted person stand in for the bride’s father or guardian where the court allows it, so the marriage can go ahead in the UAE even when he cannot attend.
- Clear, upfront pricing
- English and Arabic
- Guided from start to finish
Personal POA
About Marriage POA
With a marriage POA, the bride’s father or guardian can name someone to act for him at the stages of registering the marriage where the court allows representation, in Dubai or any other emirate. The appointed representative must meet the requirements of the relevant marriage court. We confirm the representative’s eligibility and the required POA wording before preparing the document.
This matters most when the father or guardian lives abroad and cannot travel for the wedding. Rules differ by court, religion and nationality, so we check what is accepted in your case before drafting. The powers listed below are examples rather than a full list.
Powers you can assign
- Represent the bride’s father or guardian before government departments
- Act for him before the court to conclude the marriage contract, where permitted
- Sign the documents needed for registration
- Submit marriage application documents
- Attend appointments where representation is allowed
- Collect certificates and attested copies
- Handle translation and attestation steps
- Follow up with the court or authority
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.
Marriage POA
Documents required
Requirements can vary by case. We confirm the exact list before drafting.
- Passport copy of the principal (bride’s father or guardian)
- 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
- Passport copy of the bride
- Residence visa or Emirates ID copy of the bride, if available
- Passport copy of the groom
- Residence visa or Emirates ID copy of the groom, if available
- Details of the court and the marriage procedure
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.
Marriage POA
Your questions,
answered.
What is a marriage POA in the UAE?
It is a legal document in which the bride’s father or other legal guardian authorizes a representative to act for him at the court when the marriage contract is concluded, where the court allows this. It is usually needed when the guardian is abroad or cannot attend in person.
Does UAE law allow a marriage POA?
In many cases, yes. UAE courts can accept a POA for the bride’s guardian when it is properly drafted, notarized and attested and meets the relevant court’s requirements. For Muslim marriages, its wording must also meet Islamic legal standards. We confirm the court’s requirements before drafting.
What attestation does a marriage POA signed abroad need?
It must be notarized in the country where it is signed, then attested by the UAE Embassy there and by MOFA, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Finally, it needs an Arabic legal translation done by a certified UAE translator, and other documents issued abroad usually need legalization too.
Can a POA be used for a civil marriage in the UAE?
Sometimes. For a civil marriage, the court decides whether a representative may act under a POA and on what conditions, such as notarization, wording limited to that purpose and approval in advance. Some steps still require the couple in person, so we confirm the court’s requirements first.
Who can be appointed as the representative?
The appointed representative must meet the requirements of the relevant marriage court. We confirm the representative’s eligibility and the required POA wording before preparing the document.
Can someone attend my marriage procedure on my behalf?
It depends on the court and the type of marriage. Some steps allow a representative and others require you in person. We confirm this before drafting.
Is a marriage POA different from a general POA?
Yes. A marriage POA is limited to marriage procedures, which authorities generally prefer to a broad general POA.