Can You Sell Car While Outside UAE

• Choose a person: Select someone to do this act on your behalf. This person will handle the sale and transfer of ownership.
• PoA: You will need to Power of Attorney document that specifies the authority you are granting for selling the car, handling paperwork, and receiving payment.
• Notarize the PoA: The PoA must be notarized by a notary public in your current country. If you’re outside the UAE, the document will also need to be legalized by the UAE Embassy in that country.

Legalize Documents:

• Consular Attestation: After notarizing the PoA take it to the UAE Embassy for attestation. This step shows that the document is recognized in the UAE.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA): Once the document is in the UAE, it should be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Prepare Car Documents:

• Registration Card: Arrange the car registration card to be up to date.
• Clearance of Fines: Make sure all traffic fines and dues are cleared.
• Emirates ID of the Owner: A copy of your Emirates ID might be needed, though some authorities accept a passport copy if you’re no longer a resident.

Transfer of Ownership:

• Visit the Traffic Department: Your appointed person must visit the relevant traffic department (e.g., RTA in Dubai, ADP in Abu Dhabi) to transfer ownership. They must present the PoA, car documents, and identification.
• Vehicle Inspection: The car may need to pass a vehicle inspection to make sure it’s roadworthy.
• Pay Fees: There are fees associated with transferring ownership, which your representative will need to pay.

Complete the Sale:

• Receive Payment: Make sure that your representative receives payment on your behalf, which can be transferred to your account.
• Update Insurance: Once the sale is complete, your representative should cancel the car insurance in your name.

Notify Authorities:

• Inform the Traffic Department: The Traffic department should be notified of the sale to avoid any future liability.