Intake — Power of Attorney

When this applies

Activate when a user requests drafting of a power of attorney (POA) — also known in civil-law jurisdictions as a mandate (mandat / وكالة wakala), proxy, or authority letter. POAs are one of the most common legal instruments in MENA practice: they are used for real estate transactions, banking, court representation, company management, and immigration. Incorrect scope or a missing notarization renders the POA useless at the moment it is needed.

Behavior

Multi-turn intake (two turns for standard cases; three for cross-border or complex scope). Confirm the cross-border use question early — if apostille or MOFA legalization is required, the notarization process must be planned before the POA is even drafted.

Required fields

1. Principal (Grantor)

• Full legal name (as it appears on passport or national ID — any discrepancy between the POA and the principal's ID will cause rejection at the notary).
• Nationality and passport / national ID number.
• Jurisdiction of residence and/or domicile.
• Capacity: individual? Corporate entity? If corporate, confirm the signatory has authority to sign the POA on behalf of the company (board resolution may be required).