Power of Attorney in Saudi Arabia: Drafting with AI and Issuing It on Najiz

How to prepare a power of attorney in Saudi Arabia — general or special, what to include, issuing it electronically on Najiz, and how AI can help with the wording.

A power of attorney (wakala) lets another person act on your behalf — to manage a property sale, represent you in a case or handle government procedures. In Saudi Arabia, most powers of attorney can now be issued electronically through the Ministry of Justice's Najiz platform.

General or special?

• General power of attorney: broad authority over many matters, such as financial, contractual and property affairs.
• Special power of attorney: limited to a specific task or transaction — for example, selling one property or pursuing one case.

Choose the narrowest power that does the job. A special power of attorney protects you better.

What to include

1. Full details of the principal and the agent, including ID or Iqama numbers
2. A clear list of the powers granted — and any limits
3. The specific property, case or transaction, where relevant
4. The duration

Issuing it on Najiz

1. Log in to Najiz through National Single Sign-On.
2. Choose the electronic power of attorney service.
3. Enter the principal's and agent's details.
4. Select the type and the specific powers.
5. Confirm and issue. The power of attorney can then be verified online, printed or kept electronically.

Some cases may still need a notary. A power of attorney issued in Saudi Arabia is generally valid for a fixed period (up to five years unless a shorter period is set) and can be revoked before it expires.

How AI helps

The hardest part is often describing the powers precisely. AI can help you turn what you want your agent to do into clear, specific wording in Arabic, and warn you if the powers are wider than you need — before you enter them on Najiz.

Try it: prepare your power of attorney wording with LexArab's AI document tools.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Check Najiz for current services and consult a licensed Saudi lawyer for important transactions.