{"id":55,"date":"2026-10-19T14:21:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T10:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dxblegal.com\/dubaipoaservices\/why-power-of-attorney-documents-get-rejected\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T09:29:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T05:29:31","slug":"why-power-of-attorney-documents-get-rejected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dxblegal.com\/dubaipoaservices\/validity-cancellation-rejection\/why-power-of-attorney-documents-get-rejected\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons a Power of Attorney Gets Rejected in the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A plain guide from the DUNES Power of Attorney team. Last reviewed 4 November 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A power of attorney is rejected<\/strong> most often for small, avoidable reasons: powers that do not cover the task, names that do not match the ID, missing attestation or translation, or a document that is too old for the office. Check these before you sign.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why do banks, courts and land offices reject a power of attorney?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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They read the document literally. If the act they need is not written in it, or a detail does not match their records, they will not rely on it. Fixing the document usually means signing again, so it is cheaper to check first.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are the seven most common reasons?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  1. The powers do not cover the task.<\/strong> The office looks for the specific action it needs, such as selling, registering or closing an account. Law firms report that since 1 June 2026 a POA written only in general terms covers management and preservation acts, so other acts need to be named.<\/li>
  2. Names or numbers do not match the ID.<\/strong> A spelling difference from the passport, or a wrong Emirates ID or passport number, is enough for a refusal.<\/li>
  3. The asset or case is described wrongly.<\/strong> Plot numbers, vehicle details, account numbers and case references must match the records exactly.<\/li>
  4. Attestation is missing or incomplete.<\/strong> A document signed abroad usually needs the full attestation chain for its destination. A missing step means the UAE office will not rely on it.<\/li>
  5. The translation is not accepted.<\/strong> Offices expect a certified translation. A translation that disagrees with the original, or is not certified, may be rejected.<\/li>
  6. The document is too old.<\/strong> Some banks and offices want a recent date even when the document has no end date. Ask before you sign.<\/li>
  7. The office wants its own wording or form.<\/strong> Banks in particular may insist on their own form. Check the policy before you draft.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    What does the Dubai Land Department check?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    On 16 July 2025 the Dubai Land Department issued Circular No. 29\/R\/2025, which introduced reforms to how POAs are accepted and verified in property transactions. Summaries describe transaction-specific wording and electronic verification of the document. If your POA was drafted before that date and you plan a property transaction, have it reviewed first.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    How do you avoid a rejection?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    1. Ask the receiving office what it needs, in writing.<\/li>
    2. List the exact powers and the exact asset.<\/li>
    3. Compare every name and number with the passport and Emirates ID.<\/li>
    4. Confirm the attestation chain for the destination.<\/li>
    5. Use a certified translation.<\/li>
    6. Sign close to the date you will present it.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      What if your power of attorney is rejected?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Ask the office for the reason in writing, then correct that point. It may need a new document rather than an amendment. Our Power of Attorney attestation<\/a> and typing<\/a> services can prepare the replacement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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