{"id":8883,"date":"2026-10-12T19:27:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T16:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/electronic-power-of-attorney-saudi-arabia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T19:36:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T16:36:01","slug":"electronic-power-of-attorney-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/electronic-power-of-attorney-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"Issuing and Verifying an Electronic Power of Attorney on Najiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.usus-tbl{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:760px;margin:12px 0 20px;font-size:15px}.usus-tbl th{background:#f4eff9;color:#2A124A;font-weight:700;text-align:right;padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #C9A227}.usus-tbl td{padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5ddec;vertical-align:top}<\/style>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p>A power of attorney no longer needs a visit to the notary in most cases: <strong>issuing an electronic power of attorney<\/strong> takes minutes on <strong>Najiz<\/strong>, and so does <strong>verifying a power of attorney<\/strong> before you deal with an agent. What matters is the wording: one unnecessary clause can give the agent authority you never intended. Here are the types, the steps and what to watch for.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of power of attorney<\/h2>\n<table class=\"usus-tbl\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Type<\/th>\n<th>When to use it<\/th>\n<th>Risk<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Specific power of attorney<\/td>\n<td>For a defined act: a particular case, selling a specific property, dealing with an authority<\/td>\n<td>Low; the authority is limited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General power of attorney<\/td>\n<td>To manage wide affairs on your behalf<\/td>\n<td>High; may include buying, selling and receiving money<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power of attorney for a lawyer<\/td>\n<td>To plead and claim in one or more cases<\/td>\n<td>Limited to the cases and powers stated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power of attorney for a company<\/td>\n<td>For the person representing the business before authorities<\/td>\n<td>Depends on the powers and term<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure class=\"usus-ig usus-ig-8883-1\"><img class=\"wp-image-8924\" src=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-1.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"999\" alt=\"Types of power of attorney \u2014 Issuing and Verifying an Electronic Power of Attorney on Najiz (Usus Law Firm infographic)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-1-768x639.webp 768w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-1-640x533.webp 640w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-1-400x333.webp 400w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-1-367x306.webp 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>Steps to issue an electronic power of attorney<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to Najiz with your Nafath account and choose the power of attorney service.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the type: individual, business, or for a lawyer.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the agent&#8217;s details (ID number, and licence number for a lawyer).<\/li>\n<li>Select the clauses and powers carefully, and add nothing you do not need.<\/li>\n<li>Set a term where possible, then confirm with verification.<\/li>\n<li>The power of attorney is issued with a number that can be verified online.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"usus-ig usus-ig-8883-2\"><img class=\"wp-image-8925\" src=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-2.webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1232\" alt=\"Steps to issue an electronic power of attorney \u2014 Issuing and Verifying an Electronic Power of Attorney on Najiz (Usus Law Firm infographic)\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-2.webp 1080w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-2-768x876.webp 768w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-2-640x730.webp 640w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-2-400x456.webp 400w, https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/usus-8883-2-367x419.webp 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><em>Najiz service names and paths may change; check Najiz for the current service.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Verifying a power of attorney<\/h2>\n<p>Before buying from an agent or handing them money or documents, verify the power of attorney by its number through the Najiz verification service: is it valid? Has it been revoked? Does it actually include the power needed (selling, receiving money, transfer)? Many property fraud cases start with a revoked power of attorney or a power that does not exist. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/financial-fraud-saudi-arabia\/\">fraud and scams<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Common mistakes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Issuing a general power of attorney for a task a specific one would cover.<\/li>\n<li>Adding the power to &#8220;receive money&#8221; or &#8220;sell&#8221; without need.<\/li>\n<li>Leaving the power of attorney without a term and not revoking it after its purpose ends. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/revoke-power-of-attorney-saudi-arabia\/\">revoking a power of attorney<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Relying on a copy without verifying it is still valid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is there a fee for an electronic power of attorney?<\/h3>\n<p>Many electronic power of attorney services on Najiz are free; check the platform when issuing.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I issue a power of attorney from outside the Kingdom?<\/h3>\n<p>You can through the e-services if your account is active, or through the Saudi embassy in your country.<\/p>\n<h3>What power of attorney does a lawyer need?<\/h3>\n<p>A power of attorney for a lawyer covering pleading, claiming and objecting in the specific case; the lawyer specifies the needed clauses.<\/p>\n<h2>Need a precisely worded power of attorney?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Usus Law Firm<\/strong> team reviews powers of attorney and their scope within <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/service\/legal-consultations\/\">legal consultations<\/a>, in <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/lawyer-in-riyadh\/\">Riyadh<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/lawyer-in-tabuk\/\">Tabuk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#6a6178;border-top:1px solid #e6ddd0;padding-top:10px;margin-top:16px\"><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"usus-qbox\">\n<h2>Request a quick consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Leave your name and mobile number, and a lawyer from our Riyadh or Tabuk office will call you during working hours. 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