INTERPOL Notices

INTERPOL Yellow Notice Defense

A Yellow Notice is about finding someone, not pursuing them — a distinctly different purpose from most other notice types.

Direct answer: A Yellow Notice helps locate missing persons, often minors, or helps identify individuals who are unable to identify themselves. Where the UAE is the last known location or a suspected destination, families and legal representatives may need guidance navigating both UAE authorities and the international process.
What It Means

Understanding a Yellow Notice

01

Locating Missing Persons

Used to help find individuals, frequently minors, who have gone missing across borders.

02

Self-Identification Cases

Also used for individuals unable to identify themselves, such as amnesia cases.

03

UAE as a Focal Point

Can involve coordination with UAE authorities where the country is a suspected location or point of transit.

04

Family Support

Legal guidance can help families navigate both the UAE and international sides of the process.

Frequently Asked

Common Questions

Does a Yellow Notice involve any criminal allegation?

No — its purpose is locating a missing person, not pursuing a suspect.

How can UAE authorities assist?

Through cooperation with the issuing country’s National Central Bureau where the UAE is a relevant location.

Who typically seeks help with this notice type?

Usually family members or their legal representatives navigating a cross-border search.

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