Did you issue a power of attorney and the purpose has ended, or you no longer trust the agent? Revoking a power of attorney is your right at any time, and it takes minutes online. But revocation alone is sometimes not enough: the agent and the bodies they deal with must know, or the agent may act on it before the news reaches them. Here is when a power of attorney ends, how to revoke it, and what happens to acts done before revocation.
When does a power of attorney end?
- When the principal revokes it (dismissing the agent).
- When the agent resigns from it.
- When its term ends, if it has a fixed term.
- When the task it was issued for is completed.
- On the death or loss of capacity of the principal or the agent.
Steps to revoke a power of attorney online
- Log in to Najiz with your Nafath account.
- Choose the powers of attorney you issued, then the one in question.
- Choose revocation and confirm with verification.
- Keep proof of the revocation and its date.
- Tell the agent in writing, and tell the bodies they deal with on your behalf, such as the bank or the court.
Najiz service paths may change; check Najiz for the current service.
What about the agent's acts before revocation?
| Act | General effect |
|---|---|
| Within the powers, before revocation | Binding on the principal |
| After revocation, with someone unaware of it | A delicate question depending on the other party's knowledge and good faith |
| Outside the powers | Not binding on the principal unless ratified |
| In bad faith or harming the principal | The principal may hold the agent liable and claim compensation |
Cases that need care
- If the agent holds your money or documents, ask for them back and for an account of what they received.
- If the agent is a lawyer in an ongoing case, inform the court to avoid delays.
- If the agent dealt in property or money after learning of the revocation, act legally at once.
To issue a new power of attorney with tighter powers, read issuing and verifying an electronic power of attorney.
Frequently asked questions
Does revocation need the agent's consent?
No, the principal may revoke at any time, subject to third-party rights and what happened before revocation.
Is the agent notified automatically?
It is safest to notify them yourself in writing, rather than relying on the electronic notice alone.
The agent sold my property after revocation. What should I do?
Act at once: gather proof of the revocation date and the agent's knowledge of it, and consult a lawyer to stop the transfer or challenge the act.
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The Usus Law Firm team handles agency disputes and holding agents to account within general court cases, in Riyadh and Tabuk.
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Last reviewed: 12 October 2026
This article is general legal information and is not a substitute for advice on your specific case. Court proceedings in Saudi Arabia are in Arabic; the official Arabic text of each law prevails.
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