FAQ

What are the valid identification documents that are accredited by the SDC?

The following valid Identification Documents should be attached with the accredited forms (as the case require):-
Natural Person:-
A-	For Jordanians: Any of the following documents should be presented and as the case may be:
	1.	Identity Card or passport containing the national identification numbers issued by the Civil Status and Passport Department.
	2.	Military Appointment Certificate that includes the full name and the national identification number for the Jordanian military members.
	3.	Family Book or Birth Certification for Minors.
B-	For Non- Jordanians: Valid Passport/ ID card for Jordanian Mother.
C-	Notes:
	1.	Family Book or Birth Certification is accredited to carry out the inheritance transfers for only Jordanian adult heirs who are not physically present at the SDC.
	2.	If it is not possible for Palestinians to provide SDC with the Palestinian Authority Passport, any of the following documents is accredited: Refugees travel document, or temporary residence card for the people of the Gaza Strip issued by the Ministry of Interior/ Civil Status and Passport Department in the Kingdom, or Identity card issued by the Palestinian Authority or the Civil Administration of Judea and Samaria Area.

Judicial Entity:-
A-	For Jordanians:-
	1.	Registration Certificate issued by the official relevant authorities or internal by-law or law and as the case may be.
	2.	Authorized Signatories Certificate issued by the official relevant authorities.
B-	For Non- Jordanians:-
	1.	Registration Certificate, duly certified.
	2.	Authorized Signatories Certificate issued by the official relevant authorities.

What are the powers of attorney types accredited by the SDC?

1.General power of attorney.

2.Specific power of attorney.

Is there any validation period to accredit a power of attorney by the SDC?

One year from the date of issuance of the general power of attorney.
Three years from the date of issuance of the private power of attorney.
If the power of attorney exceeded the above periods, it must be recently authenticated a true copy of the original by the notary that issued the POA.

What is the substance that the power of attorney must include?

Power of attorney must include explicitly phrases that grants the agent authorities to conduct whatever the purpose of the POA is on behalf of the owner, whether it was public or specific.

From where a power of attorney should be authenticated if it was issued outside Jordan?

The SDC Number for the investor shall be as follows:

The competent authorities in the country in which the power of attorney was issued, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of that country.
Representative of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the country in which the power of attorney was issued, if any, or the country's Embassy at the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The Jordanian Foreign Ministry.
The Jordanian Ministry of Justice.