If you need a Power of Attorney for use in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), whether it is for personal or commercial purposes, it will need to be authenticated and legalized, also commonly referred to as “Apostille” or “Attestation”.
What is the authentication and legalization process?
In order to have your Power of Attorney recognized in the UAE, you need to have it authenticated and legalized. The document authentication and legalization process involves three steps.
First, the Power of Attorney must be signed and stamped by a Canadian Notary Public. The Notary Public will witness your signature and add their own signature and embossed seal to your document.
Next, you must have your document authenticated by an authentication/apostille authority in Canada. The notarized Power of Attorney must be authenticated by the office that holds jurisdiction over the location of the Notary Public.
Last, it must be legalized at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Ottawa. The consular fee payment for the legalization can be made online through the UAE portal. A copy of the receipt with their reference number must also be included with your Power of Attorney.
Can you manage the process yourself?
You can manage the authentication and legalization of your Power of Attorney yourself. However, you must consider any deadlines you may have, as well as the requirements of both the authentication authority and the Embassy of the UAE. If your documents are not prepared correctly, they will be rejected.
At International Documents Canada (IDC) we manage the authentication and legalization of Canadian Power of Attorney documents on your behalf. Contact your IDC specialist to discuss your specific needs and to make sure it is done right! Call us toll free at 1-888-433-1011 or send us a quick online contact form.
