Notarize a Power of Attorney Online

A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone you choose the authority to act on your behalf. That person — your agent or attorney-in-fact — might handle financial decisions, sign documents, manage property, or make health care choices, depending on how the document is written.

Because a power of attorney grants real authority, many of them need to be notarized before banks, institutions, and agencies will accept them. With Notary Pop, you may be able to complete that notarization online.

Common types of powers of attorney

Powers of attorney come in several common forms:

• Financial power of attorney — authority to manage money, accounts, and property.
• Medical or health care power of attorney — authority to make health care decisions.
• Durable power of attorney — stays in effect if you become incapacitated.
• Limited power of attorney — authority for a specific task or time period.

Each type serves a different purpose, but many share a common step: notarization to confirm your identity and your signature.

How online notarization may apply

Whether a power of attorney can be notarized online depends on the document, the law that applies, and the requirements of the bank, institution, or agency that will receive it. Many financial and general powers of attorney can be handled remotely, but some institutions still have their own rules.

Before you book a session, it's a good idea to confirm with the organization that will accept the document that it allows remote online notarization. When it does, Notary Pop can help you get it done.

Related documents

A power of attorney is just one kind of document you may be able to notarize online. Explore the full list of documents that may be notarized online or learn how the online notarization process works.