In short
- An electronic power of attorney is issued on the Najiz platform after verifying your identity through Nafath.
- Define the scope and duration precisely: the attorney can only act within them.
- Company powers of attorney and special cases usually need a licensed notary, and you can revoke a power of attorney online at any time.
What is an electronic power of attorney?
It is a power of attorney the principal issues personally through Najiz, the Ministry of Justice platform, without visiting a notary office. It carries the same weight before government bodies and courts.
The steps in brief
- Log in to Najiz with your Nafath (National Single Sign-On) account.
- Choose the service to issue a power of attorney and enter the attorney's ID or iqama number.
- Select the powers carefully and set a duration if you wish.
- Review and confirm. The power of attorney is issued electronically and can be verified by its number.
When do you need a licensed notary?
If the principal is a company or establishment, the powers needed are not available in the online service, or a party cannot use the platform, a notary licensed by the Ministry of Justice handles it. Al-Bayan Al-Wadih is licensed for notarization, so we draft, verify and notarize in a single appointment.
Revoking a power of attorney
The principal can revoke the power of attorney on Najiz at any time. Then inform the attorney and the parties they deal with, so the revoked power is not relied on.
Tips before you appoint an attorney
- Do not grant wider powers than you need, such as selling, transferring title or receiving funds, unless necessary.
- Set an end date if the power of attorney is for a temporary matter.
- Keep the number and check its status on Najiz from time to time.
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