Abu Dhabi launches fully automated 24/7 online Power of Attorney service

Abu Dhabi has introduced the region’s first fully automated Power of Attorney (PoA) issuance service, marking a significant step in the emirate’s digital transformation agenda.

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) said the new feature is integrated into its digital Notary system and enables users to issue PoAs instantly, around the clock and without human intervention.

The launch reflects Abu Dhabi’s wider strategy to provide smart, seamless government services that can be completed entirely online.

Power of attorney in Abu Dhabi

Users can issue PoAs through the ADJD website using UAE Pass, selecting pre-approved templates and receiving digitally certified documents without appointments or video calls.

Counselor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Under-Secretary of ADJD, emphasised that adopting automated PoA issuance marks an advanced step in enhancing judicial services, in line with the directives of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of ADJD.

He noted that the initiative supports institutional efficiency, streamlines procedures, accelerates service delivery, and strengthens Abu Dhabi’s competitiveness.

He added that the digital PoA service represents a qualitative leap, offering users a simple and flexible experience to issue PoAs electronically without human involvement, supported by the highest levels of digital security to ensure authenticity and real-time verification, enhancing customer experience and supporting the government’s drive to eliminate bureaucracy.

The fully automated service covers a wide range of PoAs for individuals and entities, including general PoAs, litigation, follow-up transactions, inheritance and estates, shares, intellectual property, vehicles, attorney authorisation, signature verification, and automatic PoA cancellation.

Users can also add or remove authorities within approved templates, with issuance available in both Arabic and English.

UAE Pass support

ADJD said the system is governed by strict controls to ensure accuracy and integrity, including mandatory UAE Pass login and the use of approved templates. PoAs are issued exclusively to original parties and can be verified instantly or cancelled at any time without visiting any entity, supporting efforts to streamline procedures and enhance government service efficiency.