A child custody power of attorney Dubai parents use is a document in which a parent names someone to act for them on set matters about their child. We draft your POA in Arabic and English, and our in-house notary public notarises it, in person, online or at home. We then hand it to you.
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At a Glance
The POA names the person who acts and the exact tasks, such as school, travel papers or medical forms.
A POA gives a person authority to act. It does not settle a custody dispute.
Our in-house notary public checks identity, capacity and consent, then notarises the document.
Service is available 24/7: appointments, home visits, online sessions and WhatsApp.
What a Child Custody Power of Attorney Dubai Document Can and Cannot Do
Parents use this document when they cannot deal with a child matter themselves. The person you name, the agent, then acts for you on the tasks written in the document.
Two points from the law matter here. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, Article 870(1), any act that is not management and preservation needs a special agency that names the act. Under Article 871(1), an agency in general terms gives the agent only acts of management. So write the tasks out. A vague line may leave your agent unable to act.
If you are in a custody dispute, or a court must decide where a child lives, you need a practising advocate. We prepare the document; we do not argue the case. For a court case POA, see our page on a special power of attorney for a court case.
Child Custody Power of Attorney Requirements
- The person who signs must be able to sign for themselves, and the notary checks identity, capacity and consent.
- The agent must be named in full, as in their passport or Emirates ID.
- The tasks must be written out. List each one, for example collecting school records or handling a visa form.
- The document must be in Arabic, or come with a certified Arabic translation.
Child Custody Power of Attorney Documents Required
Child Custody Power of Attorney Documents Required
- Your passport or Emirates ID.
- The agent's passport or Emirates ID details.
- Your child's passport or birth certificate, to copy the name and dates correctly.
- A draft or a list of the tasks you want the agent to handle.
- A certified translation if a supporting paper is in another language.
Send us your question
Tell us the document, who signs it and where it will be used. We reply with the route, the list of what to bring and your price.
The Child Custody Power of Attorney Procedure
Send us the tasks and the names by WhatsApp or email.
We draft the POA in Arabic and English and send it to you to check.
You sign before our in-house notary public, in person at our Business Bay office, online or on a home visit.
Our in-house notary public notarises the document.
We hand the notarised POA to you.
The UAE Ministry of Justice runs the E-Notary System for remote notarisation. Whether your document can be done online depends on the document, and we tell you which route fits.
Watch for
Mistakes to Avoid
- Writing a general line and expecting it to cover everything.
- Spelling the child's name differently from the passport.
- Naming an agent without checking they will accept.
- Signing before the draft is final.
- Using the POA for a dispute that needs an advocate.
If the POA Is Used Abroad
A document going abroad is attested by MOFAIC, then by the destination country's embassy or consulate in the UAE. See the MOFAIC attestation page. The UAE is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. MOFAIC fees are AED 150 for personal documents and AED 2,000 for commercial documents. A general or commercial POA is on the commercial list, and we tell you which applies to yours.
Child Custody Power of Attorney Fees
| Item | Our price | Government fee, paid on top at cost |
|---|---|---|
| Power of attorney of any type | from AED 1,500 | AED 100 per party on the federal schedule |
| Online power of attorney | from AED 1,500 | As charged by the authority |
| POA attestation handling | from AED 150 | MOFAIC fee |
| Legal translation | from AED 50 per page | AED 50 per page to notarise a translation in the instrument |
| Home visit | Quote on request | None |
A private notary on the federal schedule may add up to 30%, so a POA that way is AED 130 per party. See our power of attorney cost page for the line by line list.
How we help
How We Help
We draft your POA in Arabic and English, our in-house notary public notarises it, and we hand it to you. We offer in person, online and home visit notary public services in Dubai and the UAE. For related papers, see power of attorney for a traveling minor and the NOC for a child visa. Our power of attorney in Dubai page covers every type.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child custody power of attorney cost?
A power of attorney of any type starts from AED 1,500, with the government fee paid on top at cost. Translation starts from AED 50 per page. Ask us for a written quote.
How long does a child custody power of attorney take?
It depends on the draft, who signs and where. We do not promise a time. Send us the tasks and names and we tell you what to expect.
What documents are required for a child custody power of attorney?
You need your passport or Emirates ID, the agent's details and your child's passport or birth certificate. A list of the tasks helps us draft it. Add a certified translation if a supporting paper is in another language.
Can a child custody power of attorney be done online?
Possibly. Whether the notary can see you online depends on the document. Tell us what you need and we say if online works for it.
How long does the POA last?
There is no general legal validity period for a power of attorney. The term is whatever the document says. Under Article 897 of the same law, an agency also ends when the work is done, when its term expires, or on the death or loss of capacity of the principal or the agent.
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Start Your Child Custody Power of Attorney Dubai Draft
WhatsApp or call +971 52 947 5935, 24/7, or email support@notarypublicindubai.com. Tell us the document and where it will be used, and our in-house notary public team will tell you the next step.
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