Kuwait has changed the rules governing notarization and powers
of attorney through Decree-Law No. 147 of 2025, published in Kuwait
Al-Youm on 2 November 2025. This marks the first major reform to
Kuwait's notarization framework since 2020, which aligns with
the country's wider efforts toward digital transformation,
regulatory clarity and improved legal safeguards.
We provide an overview of what the Decree introduces, how it
operates in practice and why it matters for individuals, companies
and foreign entities working with or within Kuwait.
1. A Shift Toward Digital Notarization
The decree amends Article 9 of the 2020 Notarization Law by
easing the strict requirement of physical presence before the
notary. Notarization can now be completed:
