How to Issue a Power of Attorney on Najiz: Complete Guide

A power of attorney, known locally as a “wakala,” allows one person to legally authorize another to act on their behalf in specific legal, financial, or administrative matters, and Najiz has made it possible to issue many types of these documents entirely online. This guide explains how the process works and what to expect from start to finish.

What a Power of Attorney on Najiz Covers

Electronic powers of attorney issued through Najiz can authorize another individual to handle matters such as managing property transactions, representing someone in court, completing certain government transactions, or handling specific financial affairs, depending on the type and scope selected during issuance.

Before You Start: What You Need

• Your national ID or Iqama number and Nafath verification
• The national ID or Iqama number of the person you are authorizing
• A clear understanding of the specific powers you want to grant, since scope must be defined precisely
• Any supporting documents relevant to the specific matter the power of attorney covers

Step-by-Step: How to Issue a Power of Attorney on Najiz

1. Log in to Najiz using your national ID or Iqama and complete Nafath verification.
2. Navigate to the power of attorney or “wakala” service section.
3. Select the type of power of attorney that matches your intended purpose.
4. Enter the details of the person you are authorizing, including their national ID or Iqama number.
5. Define the specific scope and any limitations on the authority being granted.
6. Review the draft document carefully before submitting.
7. Confirm and submit the request, completing any required identity verification steps.
8. Download the issued power of attorney once approved, and share the reference number with the authorized person if needed.

Types of Power of Attorney Available Online

Najiz supports a range of general and specific power of attorney types, from broad authorizations covering multiple matters to narrowly defined ones limited to a single transaction, such as selling a specific property or representing someone in a particular court case. Choosing the correct type and scope is important, since an overly broad authorization can grant more authority than intended, while an overly narrow one may not cover everything the authorized person needs to do.

How the Authorized Person Uses the Power of Attorney

Once issued, the power of attorney is typically linked electronically to the authorized person’s identity, allowing them to reference it directly when completing relevant transactions on other government platforms without needing to carry a physical paper copy, though having a downloaded copy on hand is still useful for in-person matters.

Cancelling or Amending a Power of Attorney

If circumstances change, a power of attorney issued through Najiz can generally be revoked or amended through the same platform, and it is important to do this promptly if the authorization is no longer needed, since an active power of attorney continues to grant authority until formally cancelled.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Granting overly broad authority when only a specific transaction was intended
• Entering incorrect ID details for the authorized person, which can delay or invalidate the document
• Forgetting to cancel a power of attorney after it is no longer needed
• Not confirming the authorized person understands the exact scope of what they can act on

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Conclusion

Issuing a power of attorney through Najiz removes the need for in-person notarization for many common situations, provided you carefully define the scope of authority being granted. Reviewing the document thoroughly before submission, and cancelling it promptly once it is no longer needed, keeps this process working smoothly and securely.