Short version
A POA cancellation needs three moves: serve a formal notice on the attorney through Tableegh, notify every third party relying on the POA (banks, DLD, RTA, MOHRE), and deregister the POA at Dubai Courts or the UAE Ministry of Justice. Done together, this shuts every door the original POA opened.
Revoking at the Notary is Step 1 — Serving the Agent is Step 2
Notarizing a Revocation Deed cancels the POA legally from the date of notarization. But if the agent acts in good faith before being notified — signing a contract, completing a transaction — those actions may still bind you. Step 2 is serving the agent with a formal POA Cancellation Notice through Tableegh — creating an official, court-admissible record of exactly when the agent's authority ended. We handle both steps as one service.
Documents we will ask you for
- Copy of the original POA being cancelled (and its notarization reference)
- Your Emirates ID and passport copy
- The attorney-in-fact's name, ID, and last known address
- List of banks and institutions that have been relying on the POA
- Any account numbers, file references, or property title deeds connected to the POA's authority
Why a Cancellation Notice Matters After Revocation
Revoking a Power of Attorney at Dubai Courts or the UAE Ministry of Justice terminates the agent's legal authority from that moment. However, the agent may not learn of the revocation immediately — and if they continue to act on behalf of the grantor, disputes arise. A formal cancellation notice served through Dubai Courts' Tableegh system creates an official record that the agent was informed on a specific date. This protects the grantor if the agent attempts any transaction after the revocation date.
Situations Where Cancellation Notice Is Critical
- Real estate POA where the agent has access to a property or ongoing sale transaction that must be stopped immediately.
- Bank POA where the agent has account access and the grantor needs to secure their finances.
- Business or company POA where the agent is handling contracts or financial commitments.
- Family or personal POA following a change in circumstances such as a dispute, divorce, or change of representative.
What We Provide
- Drafting of the formal POA cancellation notice in the legally required Arabic format.
- Coordination with Dubai Courts for Tableegh delivery to the agent's registered address.
- Official delivery receipt confirming date and outcome of service — for your records and any future dispute.
— Frequently asked
Plain answers to the questions we hear most.
No. While deregistering it at the Notary Public makes it legally void, if the agent (or a bank) is unaware of the cancellation, they might still act on it. Serving a formal notice is the legal step required to prove they were informed of the termination.
Once the Tableegh delivery certificate proves the agent received the revocation notice, any subsequent use of the POA by them is considered fraudulent. You will be legally protected from being bound by their unauthorized actions.
Yes. In high-risk situations (like real estate or corporate matters), we recommend serving a copy of the revocation notice to the DLD or the DED to flag the agent's invalid status in their systems.
If the POA was issued abroad and registered or used in the UAE, revocation typically needs to be processed through a UAE authority — either Dubai Courts or the UAE Ministry of Justice — to be effective locally. The specific process depends on where the original POA was issued. Contact us with the details and we will advise on the correct revocation route.
No. The grantor revokes the POA unilaterally at the notary — the agent's presence is not required and cannot block the revocation. The cancellation notice served afterward is to formally inform the agent of the revocation, not to obtain their consent.