DLD rejects incorrectly formatted Real Estate POAs on the spot
A Real Estate POA for Dubai Land Department must be in Dubai Courts bilingual format — not Federal format. It must name the specific property, specify the exact authorized transactions, and be issued within 3–6 months. Wrong format = rejected at the DLD counter. You must restart the entire process.
What a Real Estate POA Can Authorize
- Sale of a specific property — sign the SPA, appear at DLD, complete transfer
- Purchase of a property — sign the SPA, complete due diligence, transfer ownership
- Mortgage a property — arrange and sign mortgage with a UAE bank
- Property gift transfer (Hiba) to first-degree relative at 0.125% DLD fee
- Manage a property — sign tenancy contracts, collect rent, arrange maintenance
- Apply for NOC from developer (EMAAR, DAMAC, Nakheel, Meraas, etc.)
Documents Required for Real Estate POA
- Valid Emirates ID (original + copy) of the property owner (principal)
- Valid passport of both principal and agent
- Original title deed of the property
- NOC from developer — for properties in strata buildings (EMAAR, DAMAC, Nakheel)
- For mortgage/release: bank letter confirming mortgage status
Documents Required
- 1.Original passport or Emirates ID of the Principal
- 2.Full details of the property (title deed number, plot number, building name, unit number)
- 3.Passport/ID copy of the Agent
Frequently Asked Questions
DLD requires: the exact plot number and location, the full property address as registered in DLD, the type of transaction (sale, purchase, or transfer), the agent's full details, and explicit authority to sign the Form F (sale agreement) and register at DLD. A vague POA will be rejected. We prepare DLD-compliant POAs as standard.
Yes. A properly notarized Real Estate POA allows your agent to complete the entire DLD transaction on your behalf — signing the sale agreement (Form F), completing the transfer at DLD, and collecting the new title deed. Many overseas property owners use this service. You can notarize remotely via our e-notary video call service.
The POA itself is prepared and notarized same-day in most cases when submitted before 12 PM. If you are outside Dubai and need to sign at a UAE Embassy, embassy appointments add 1–3 days. The DLD transfer appointment is separate and can usually be booked within days of the POA being ready.
Same-Day Service
Contact before 2 PM for same-day processing.