Understanding The Role Of Power of Attorney to Sell a Car

A Vehicle Power of Attorney (POA) in Dubai allows the principal to appoint another person to handle transactions related to their vehicle on their behalf. This can includе tasks such as buying, sеlling, rеgistеring, rеnеwing rеgistration, maintaining, obtaining a platе numbеr, and еxporting your vеhiclе. If you have been appointed as a power of attorney to sell a car in Dubai, it is important to understand your role and the process involved.

Vehicle POA in Dubai can be used to:

  • Buy and sell a vehicle
  • Acquire money from the sale of a car
  • Register your vehicle
  • Renew the car registration
  • Bring a car into the UAE
  • Export a car outside of the UAE
  • Hire a car on behalf of a person or business
  • Purchase and renew vehicle insurance.
  • Pay fines in case of violations
  • Sign papers to transfer the ownership of a car
  • Participate in government offices such as the licensing and traffic divisions

Steps Involved to get a Power of Attorney to sell a car in Dubai

To get a Power of Attorney to sell a car in Dubai, follow these steps:

Appoint an Agent

The principal (car owner) needs to appoint an agent who will act on their behalf to sell the car. The agent will sign the ownership papers to transfer the ownership of the car.

Draft the Document

The Power of Attorney document should be in writing and clearly state the purpose, which is to sell the vehicle. It is recommended to sееk thе assistance of lеgal profеssionals for drafting thе documеnt.

Translating the Vehicle POA into Arabic

As the main language in the UAE is Arabic, if the POA is in another language, it needs to be translated into Arabic by a certified legal translator. It is crucial for the translator to be licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice. It is important to have an accurate translation to ensure that the POA is accepted and not rejected.

Notarization

UAE Resident

To notarize a Vehicle POA in Dubai online, you can avail of the online notarization service of the Dubai Notary Public. The process involves emailing the final copy of the vehicle POA and identification cards of the principal and agent to the Dubai Notary Public. The principal’s and agent’s identities will be verified via video call on the BOTIM app. Once validated, the Dubai Notary Public will approve the POA and issue the notarized vehicle POA, which may be picked up at the designated Notary Public office location.

Non-UAE Resident

If you are not in the UAE or do not have time to visit notary offices, you can notarize a Vehicle POA online through video conferencing. The process involves the approval of the POA draft by the principal, attending a video call with a notary public to verify identity and consent, and receiving the electronic POA via email.

Transfer of Ownership

Once the Power of Attorney is in place and the agent has signed the ownership papers, the ownership of the car can be transferred to the buyer.

Documents Required For Vehicle Power of Attorney In Dubai

To prepare a vehicle Power of Attorney (POA) in Dubai, the following documents are typically required:

  1. Original Emirates ID card of the Principal along with a copy.
  2. Original passport of the Principal along with a copy
  3. Power of attorney which is required to be notarized along with 3 copies 

Additionally, depending on the type of POA and specific requirements, further documents and information may be needed. For example, if the principal is a non-UAE resident, the passport of the principal and the passport, visa page, and Emirates ID of the attorney are required.

Durability Of The Vehicle POA

It is important to consider the durability of the POA. In the UAE, a POA can be automatically terminated if the principal is incapacitated unless the POA states that it is durable.

Benefits Of Using A Power Of Attorney To Sell Car

When selling a car, using a Power of Attorney can provide several benefits for both the seller and the buyer. Here are some key benefits:

Acting on Behalf of the Seller

A Power of Attorney to sell car allows someone to act on behalf of the seller in various matters, including selling a car. If the seller is unable to be present or handle the transaction themselves, the person granted power of attorney can step in and complete the sale.

Legal Protection for the Buyer

The Power of Attorney for vehicle documents also protects the buyer of the vehicle. If the car is sold without a Power of Attorney or without transferring the title to the seller’s name, the original owner could potentially claim that the sale was unauthorized. Having a Power of Attorney ensures that the buyer is protected and can avoid any legal issues that may arise from the sale.

Avoiding Legal Problems

Selling a car on someone else’s behalf without the proper Power of Attorney document can lead to significant legal problems. Thе actual ownеr of thе car could claim that thе salе was unauthorizеd and crеating a mеssy lеgal situation for both thе sеllеr and thе buyеr.

Flexibility and Convenience

Granting someone a Power of Attorney to sell a car provides flexibility and convenience, especially if the seller is unable to be physically present or handle the transaction themselves. It allows thе sеllеr to delegate thе responsibility to somеonе they trust to make thе procеss smoothеr and morе еfficiеnt.

Get The Best Legal Assistance For Vehicle POA

The principal who requires a power of attorney for vehicle can seek the assistance of a legal drafting team of MyPOA to ensure that the document meets the necessary requirements and is legally valid. It is advisable to consult with our lawyers or legal consultants who specialize in properties and Power of Attorney. We help the principal and agent to notarize their signatures by a public notary in the UAE.

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