Notary Public Services in Dubai

Cancellation of Power of Attorney in the UAE: Cancelling the POA and Notifying the Agent

Cancelling a power of attorney is one of the notary public services in Dubai that Instant PRO handles according to the authority that issued the POA and the track the transaction follows. We provide the service across three procedures: powers of attorney issued through the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department system, powers of attorney issued by the Dubai Courts, and powers of attorney notarized with the Federal Ministry of Justice.

Our service is not limited to cancelling the power of attorney; we follow the matter from the moment we receive it from you through to full completion: we cancel the power of attorney with the competent authority, follow through on notifying the agent of the cancellation, and then hand you the notification receipt.

You send us a copy of the power of attorney, join us for a single video call to sign the cancellation request, and we then handle every remaining step.

Why We Follow Through With Notifying the Agent After Cancelling the Power of Attorney

What matters in this transaction is not the cancellation alone, but making sure the agent actually learns of it; as long as the agent remains unaware that the power of attorney has been cancelled, whether his later actions can be challenged remains a question of fact. That is why we make sure every transaction goes through two steps rather than one: cancelling the power of attorney with the competent authority, then notifying the agent of that cancellation and obtaining proof that the notification reached him, so that you end up with a clear notification receipt documenting that the agent is now aware his power of attorney has ended.

The Three Power of Attorney Cancellation Procedures by Issuing Authority

Procedure	Official Service Name
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department	Application to Certify Cancellation of a Power of Attorney / Cancellation of a Power of Attorney
Dubai Courts	Cancellation of the Power of Attorney and Declaration of the Agent’s Dismissal
Federal Ministry of Justice	Cancellation of Contracts and Deeds

Power of Attorney Cancellation Procedures in Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Judicial Department)

We handle the cancellation procedure for powers of attorney with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, where the service appears among the notary public services under the name “Application to Certify Cancellation of a Power of Attorney,” and is also listed under the shortened name “Cancellation of a Power of Attorney” in the e-services directory. The notary public services state expressly that the principal may dismiss his agent whenever he wishes, provided the power of attorney was not issued for the agent’s own benefit and no right of a third party is attached to it.

How to Cancel a Power of Attorney in Dubai (Dubai Courts)

We handle the cancellation procedure for powers of attorney issued by the Dubai Courts, and we also follow through on declaring the agent’s dismissal and notifying him under the track appropriate to the type of power of attorney and the transaction, after which we provide the client with the documents and notices resulting from the procedure.

Cancellation Through the Ministry of Justice (Federal Track)

The Ministry of Justice offers the “Cancellation of Contracts and Deeds” service to cancel deeds notarized before a notary public, including powers of attorney, resulting in an official cancellation deed. We handle this track from preparing the application and attaching a copy of the deed to be cancelled through to the issuance of the cancellation deed, and then, depending on the case, pursue postal notification services to deliver the cancellation notice to the agent.

Government Fees for Cancelling a Power of Attorney

For powers of attorney notarized with the Ministry of Justice, the announced federal fee for the Cancellation of Contracts and Deeds service is AED 200 per transaction, with an announced processing time of around one business day. Fees for the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department and Dubai Courts tracks vary according to the nature of the procedure followed in each case, and we clarify them for you once we review your specific power of attorney.

Note: The fee stated above is the government fee only, as published officially by the Ministry of Justice at the time this content was prepared, and is subject to change without prior notice. It does not, under any circumstances, include the fees of a private notary public office or Instant PRO’s own fees for following up on and preparing the transaction.

Cancellation Conditions and Required Documents

The notary public and each of the three authorities verify the principal’s identity and legal capacity before accepting a cancellation request, hence the following conditions and documents:

A clear copy of the power of attorney to be cancelled.
A valid Emirates ID or a valid passport for the principal (whichever is available).
The principal must be eligible to submit the request, meaning over 18 years of age.

The Procedure for Cancellation of a Power of Attorney, Step by Step

Step 1 - Send the Power of Attorney

You send us a copy of the power of attorney to be cancelled along with proof of your identity.

Step 2 - Video Call and Signature

You join us for a single video call during which you sign the cancellation request.

Step 3 - Cancellation and Notification

We handle cancelling the power of attorney with the competent authority, then notifying the agent of the cancellation.

Step 4 - Delivery

We hand you the transaction documents and the notification receipt at the end.

All that is required of you is to join us for the video call; everything after that we handle in full. And if you need to issue a new power of attorney rather than cancel an existing one, you can review our online power of attorney service in the UAE, a separate service concerned with issuing powers of attorney rather than ending them.

Civil and Criminal Liability for Continuing to Use a Cancelled Power of Attorney

If it is established that the agent knew the power of attorney had been cancelled and continued to use it, and this caused harm, civil consequences or liability may arise depending on the facts. Criminal liability, however, does not arise automatically merely from using a cancelled power of attorney; it depends on the nature of the act, the facts, and whether the elements of an offence punishable by law are actually present. This is precisely what makes obtaining a documented notification receipt practically useful: it is the evidence establishing the date the agent became aware, while the precise legal consequence is left to the facts of each case.

Cancellation of a Special Power of Attorney in the UAE

As a general matter, cancelling a special power of attorney can be pursued when it was issued through one of the tracks covered by our service, provided the specific power of attorney, its details, and its issuing authority are identified precisely. The Instant PRO team first reviews the copy of the power of attorney, then determines the appropriate cancellation and notification procedure according to the authority that issued it.

Power of Attorney Cancellation Format - Abu Dhabi Judicial Department

A power of attorney cancellation transaction does not rely on a single fixed format that fits every case; the application data is tied to the original power of attorney, its parties, and its scope. For that reason, Instant PRO reviews the copy of the power of attorney and prepares the transaction data according to the fields and attachments required under the “Application to Certify Cancellation of a Power of Attorney” track with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.

Why Instant PRO for Power of Attorney Cancellation

Notifying the Agent, Not Just Cancellation

We do not stop at cancelling the power of attorney; we follow through on notifying the agent and document it.

Handling All Three Procedures

Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the Ministry of Justice — each according to its own procedure.

Just One Video Call

Your signature is taken remotely; we handle everything else.

A Documented Notification Receipt

You end up with proof that the notification reached the agent.

An Office in Business Bay

Office 805, Opal Tower, for those who prefer to visit in person.

Frequently Asked Questions about cancellation of power of attorney UAE

What is the difference between cancelling a power of attorney and notifying the agent?

Cancelling the power of attorney means ending it with the competent authority, while notifying the agent means proving that he has actually learned of this cancellation. We handle both steps together and, in the end, hand you a notification receipt documenting that.

What is the name of the power of attorney cancellation service in Abu Dhabi?

The service appears under the name “Application to Certify Cancellation of a Power of Attorney” among the notary public services, and under the name “Cancellation of a Power of Attorney” in the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s e-services directory.

Can a power of attorney issued by the Dubai Courts be cancelled?

Yes, the Dubai Courts’ procedures allow for cancelling the power of attorney and following through on declaring the agent’s dismissal, with the exact track determined according to the type of power of attorney and the circumstances of the case.

Does the Ministry of Justice still offer a service to cancel powers of attorney notarized with it?

Yes, through the “Cancellation of Contracts and Deeds” service, which cancels deeds notarized before a notary public, including powers of attorney, and results in the issuance of a deed documenting the cancellation.

What documents are required to cancel a power of attorney?

A copy of the power of attorney to be cancelled, and a valid Emirates ID or valid passport for the principal.

Is being 18 years old a condition for cancelling a power of attorney?

This is an acceptance condition applied by Instant PRO; the principal must be over 18 years of age to be eligible to submit the request.

Do I need to attend in person to complete the cancellation of a power of attorney?

No; joining a single video call with us to sign the cancellation request is enough, and we then handle everything else through to delivering your notification receipt.

What happens if the agent continues using the power of attorney after it is cancelled?

Civil liability may arise depending on the facts if it is established that he knew of the cancellation and harm resulted, while criminal liability depends on whether the elements of a separate offence are present and does not arise automatically — which is why keeping the notification receipt as evidence of the date of knowledge is useful.

How does cancelling a special power of attorney differ from cancelling a general power of attorney?

The general principle of the principal’s right to dismiss the agent applies in both cases, subject to the exception for the agent’s own benefit or a third party’s right, while a special power of attorney requires precisely identifying the act or acts covered by it when drafting the cancellation document.

Is there a ready-made format for a power of attorney cancellation request with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department?

The transaction does not rely on a single text that fits every case; the application is submitted according to the power of attorney’s details and the attachments the authority specifies, and Instant PRO prepares and follows up on this data.

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