A power of attorney for driving licence UAE matters lets someone you trust deal with licence paperwork for you when you cannot be there. We draft your POA in Arabic and English, our in-house notary public notarises it, in person, online or at your home, and we hand it to you. What the attorney may then do at the licensing office is decided by that office.
WhatsApp +971 52 947 5935 to tell us the task and who will act for you.
The catch most people miss is that the deed cannot change the licensing body's own rules. A POA gives your attorney authority. It does not turn a step you must do yourself into a step someone else can do.
At a Glance
The deed names the attorney, the task and the licence matter.
Our in-house notary public checks identity, capacity and consent, and applies the seal.
The licensing office decides which steps an attorney may handle.
Some steps stay with the licence holder.
We tell you if your document can be signed online.
What a Driving Licence Power of Attorney Can and Cannot Do
A power of attorney for a driving licence is a special power of attorney. It is limited to named tasks. Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 sets out general and special agency in Articles 869 to 871, which is why a deed that names the task clearly works better than a vague one. See the law on the UAE Legislation portal.
The RTA, or whichever authority handles your licence, sets its own rules. Ask it which tasks it accepts from an attorney. We then write those tasks into the deed.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can the attorney act at the licensing office? | Only for tasks the office accepts from an attorney. Ask it first. |
| Can the deed override the office's rules? | No. |
| Can the deed name a specific task? | Yes. A named task is clearer for everyone. |
| Does the licence holder do anything in person? | Any step the office requires from the holder stays with the holder. |
Tasks an Attorney May Handle
Which tasks an attorney may handle depends on the licensing body. These are typical examples of paperwork a deed may name, subject to that body accepting them:
- Submitting an application or form on your behalf.
- Collecting a document or notice addressed to you.
- Paying a fee you have authorised.
- Dealing with a related vehicle matter. See our vehicle power of attorney in Dubai.
Ask the office to confirm each one before you sign. Can someone renew your licence with a power of attorney? That is the office's decision. Tell us what it says and we draft the deed to match.
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.
What the Deed Should Name
A clear deed names these points:
Your full name and the attorney's full name, as in your passports or Emirates IDs.
The exact task, for example "to submit and collect paperwork for my driving licence".
The licensing body where the attorney will act.
The term of the deed, if you want one. There is no general legal validity period for a power of attorney; the term is whatever the document says.
Whether it covers one task or several.
If you later want it ended, see how to cancel a power of attorney in Dubai.
Signing It Online or in Person
We offer in person, online and home visit notary public services in Dubai and the UAE. For online signing, the UAE Ministry of Justice runs the E-Notary System for remote notarisation. We are not that system. Read more on our online notary page.
We tell you if your document can be signed online. Service is available 24/7 by appointment, home visit, online session and WhatsApp.
Watch for
Mistakes to Avoid With a Power of Attorney for Driving Licence UAE
- Writing "all licence matters" instead of the exact task.
- Spelling a name differently from the passport.
- Signing before you know what the office accepts.
- Assuming the attorney can do a step the holder must do in person.
- Sending a blank form or template that does not fit your case.
Cost
| Service | Our service price | Government fee, paid on top at cost |
|---|---|---|
| Power of attorney, any type | From AED 1,500 | AED 100 per party on the federal schedule; AED 130 per party with a private notary |
| Online power of attorney | From AED 1,500 | As above |
| Home visit | Quoted on request | Dubai private notary route: AED 1,000 per trip outside the notary's place of work |
Government fees come from Cabinet Resolution No. 19 of 2024, on the UAE Legislation portal. All service prices are starting prices and are negotiable. Government fees are paid on top, at cost, exactly as the authority charges them. We confirm your final price before you pay.
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 have an in-house notary public at our Business Bay office and offer in person, online and home visit notary public services. For the full range, see power of attorney in Dubai: every type.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a power of attorney for my driving licence online in the UAE?
Possibly. We tell you if your document can be signed online. Send us the task and the name of the licensing office.
Is there a power of attorney for driving licence UAE pdf?
We draft the deed for your case in Arabic and English, so you do not need a blank form. A template may not name your task or the right office. Send us your details and we prepare the deed.
Can someone renew my driving licence with a power of attorney?
That depends on the licensing body. Ask it whether it accepts an attorney for renewal, then tell us. We write the task into the deed if it is accepted.
What can an attorney not do for a driving licence?
An attorney cannot do a step the licensing body requires from the holder in person. A deed also cannot go beyond the tasks it names. Check each step with the office before you sign.
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Next step
Next Step
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.
