A Vehicle Export Power of Attorney in Dubai authorizes your agent to export your vehicle outside the UAE — completing all RTA deregistration, customs clearance, and shipping procedures on your behalf. The word 'export' must appear explicitly in the POA — 'sell' alone is insufficient for customs and RTA deregistration. Both the chassis number and plate number must be stated.
Export Powers Your POA Must Include
- Authority to export the vehicle outside the UAE — must be stated explicitly
- Authority to deregister the vehicle at RTA (cancel UAE registration before export)
- Authority to complete customs clearance and obtain export permit
- Authority to sign export contracts and all shipping-related documents
- Authority to represent the principal before customs authorities and port authorities
- Authority to coordinate with shipping companies and arrange cargo
- Authority to pay applicable export duties, fees, and port charges
Documents Required for a Vehicle Export POA
- Valid passport and Emirates ID of the vehicle owner (principal)
- Valid passport and Emirates ID of the agent
- Original vehicle registration card (Mulkiya) — showing chassis number and plate number
- Valid vehicle insurance certificate
- Customs certificate (required for re-export of non-UAE-origin vehicles)
- Vehicle inspection report — required by customs for export clearance
- Lien clearance letter from the bank — if vehicle was financed
Mortgaged Vehicle Cannot Be Exported — Lien Must Be Cleared First
A vehicle with an active bank loan or finance agreement registered against it CANNOT be exported from the UAE — regardless of any POA. RTA will not process deregistration, and customs will not issue an export permit, if the vehicle has an active lien. The finance must be fully repaid and a lien clearance letter obtained from the bank before export procedures can begin. A POA cannot override this restriction — it is a legal encumbrance on the vehicle title.
Clear all fines + obtain lien clearance (if financed)
Before any export procedure, confirm zero fines at RTA and obtain a lien clearance letter if the vehicle was financed. These are prerequisites — RTA and customs will check both.
Notarize Export POA via video call
You appear before a UAE Notary Public through Dubai Courts or the UAE Ministry of Justice via a video call. POA must explicitly state 'export' authority with chassis and plate number.
Agent deregisters at RTA
Your agent presents the notarized Export POA at RTA to cancel the UAE registration and obtain the deregistration certificate — required for customs.
Customs clearance + shipping
Agent completes customs clearance, obtains the export permit, and coordinates with the shipping company. For GCC destinations, the process is simpler than non-GCC countries.
Exporting to GCC Countries — Simpler Process
- No re-registration required in most GCC countries — ownership card transfers
- Customs clearance is straightforward — GCC free trade zone rules apply
- Vehicle can be driven across the border — does not require shipping
- POA should still specify destination country for customs documentation
- Timeframe: typically 1–3 days for full export clearance
Exporting Outside GCC — Additional Requirements
- Vehicle must be shipped — usually via Jebel Ali Port or other UAE ports
- Customs certificate and vehicle inspection report required
- Port charges and shipping coordination required — agent handles with POA
- POA should specify destination country — customs requirements vary by country
- Timeframe: typically 1–2 weeks depending on shipping route
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. A notarized Vehicle Export POA lets your agent handle the full process.
For UAE-only export procedures, notarization is sufficient. We confirm your exact requirements.
A driving authorization (driving permission letter) is a simple document allowing someone to drive your vehicle — it does not require full notarization and is mainly used for temporary domestic use within the UAE or driving to a neighbouring GCC country. A Vehicle Export POA is a fully notarized legal document that authorizes: RTA deregistration, customs clearance, signing of export contracts, and arranging shipping. If you are exporting the vehicle permanently, you need a full Export POA — a driving letter will be rejected by customs for permanent export procedures.
Not legally required — but strongly recommended. For GCC destinations, the process is simpler and a destination country helps streamline customs documentation. For non-GCC countries, some customs procedures and requirements vary by destination — mentioning the country helps your agent navigate country-specific rules. If the destination is unknown at the time of notarization, the POA can state 'to any international destination' — this is accepted by UAE customs, but may create complications at the specific destination country's customs office.
Yes — but the POA must be issued in the company's name and signed by the authorized company signatory (director or manager with signing authority). Required additional documents: valid trade licence, Articles of Association, and a Board Resolution authorizing the export and the POA. The agent must present all company documents alongside the notarized POA at RTA and customs. For company fleet export (multiple vehicles), each vehicle must be individually listed in the POA with its own chassis and plate number.
Yes — the vehicle does not need to have an expired registration to be exported. However, as part of the export process, your agent must formally deregister the vehicle at RTA before completing customs clearance. RTA will cancel the UAE registration, the plates are surrendered, and a deregistration certificate is issued — this is the document customs requires to issue the export permit. Any remaining registration period is not refundable once the vehicle is deregistered for export.
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