For Jordanians abroad
The Taher Nassar Law Office serves Jordanians anywhere in the world — in Jordan, the United States, Canada, the Gulf and beyond. Wherever you live, begin online; the team coordinates Jordan-side legal matters and explains which documents or procedures need local confirmation.
Expat services guide
Each matter has its own process. Select a topic for service-specific information and the next steps to discuss.
Get step-by-step guidance for preparing, signing, legalizing and registering a POA for use in Jordan. Requirements vary by embassy and matter.
View service detailsOrganize family, estate and property information, understand the Jordan-side records that may be relevant, and identify practical next steps without assuming a share before the facts are reviewed.
View service detailsRequest an initial inquiry into available official channels for a Jordanian case, warrant or travel-ban matter. Results depend on accessible records and processes; completeness and border-entry outcomes cannot be guaranteed. Please do not include sensitive details in the public intake form.
View service detailsReview the foreign record, identify translation and authentication questions, and clarify the registration route with the relevant Jordanian authority.
View service detailsStep-by-step guide
A practical sequence for preparing a وكالة for use in Jordan. The Jordanian Embassy in Washington, D.C. or Ottawa may be part of the process; confirm the current instructions for your document and purpose before arranging an appointment.
Write down exactly what the representative in Jordan needs to do, for whom, and in relation to which person, property or procedure. The purpose shapes the wording.
Ask the authority, bank, court or other recipient what form and powers it will accept. A broad or incomplete document can delay the intended transaction.
Contact the Jordanian Embassy in Washington, D.C. or Ottawa about the current appointment process, identification, witnesses, originals and any required draft or forms. Requirements can change.
Depending on where and how the document is signed and how it will be used, apostille, consular legalization, translation or further authentication may be required. Confirm the route with the receiving Jordanian authority; do not assume one step is sufficient for every case.
Once the document is completed, confirm whether the Jordan-side recipient needs the original, certified copies or a particular delivery method before mailing it. Keep a copy and delivery record.
Some uses require the POA to be registered, deposited or presented to a Jordanian authority. Confirm who will complete that step and what supporting records are needed.
Jordan-side matters
Inheritance work often starts by establishing the family and estate picture, then checking which inheritance, court and property records exist in Jordan. Specific shares and division options depend on the heirs, assets and applicable rules.
A preliminary inquiry may help identify information available through official channels about a Jordanian case, warrant or travel restriction. It is not a guarantee that every record will be found or that a person will be permitted to travel or cross a border.
A marriage or divorce record issued abroad may need a specific combination of authentication, Arabic translation and registration steps before it can be used in Jordan. The route depends on the issuing country, the document and the authority that will receive it.
Consult from anywhere
Choose a preferred time and briefly describe the Jordanian-law matter. A request is not a confirmed appointment.
The office will follow up about availability and an appropriate way to share any records needed after the initial contact.
Meet by video or phone, clarify what can be handled remotely, and identify any local authority, original document or in-person step that still needs confirmation.
Before you begin
No single route applies to every document. The required form of signing, apostille or legalization depends on where it is executed, its purpose and what the Jordanian recipient accepts. Confirm before signing.
Many matters can begin remotely, but documents, signatures or a particular official procedure may require local handling or personal attendance. The requirements depend on the case.
No. An inquiry is limited to accessible records and official channels. It cannot guarantee a complete search or predict a court, border or immigration decision.
Not necessarily. Authentication, translation or registration may be required. Confirm current requirements with the Jordanian authority that will receive the document.
Consultation request
Share only a short summary in the public request form. Do not attach identity documents or sensitive records; the office can discuss a suitable way to share what is needed after responding.