How to Notarize a Document With a POA
When you give someone the right to act on your behalf in legal matters, you grant them power of attorney. That means that they can sign legal documents on your behalf as your attorney in fact. The POA is often used when a person has become too incapacitated to make informed decisions for himself. They are also common in car sales because the owner can authorize someone else to act on his behalf in the title transfer to the buyer. Learn how to notarize a document with POA should you ever need to give or assume POA.
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Instructions
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Find a notary public. Most banks keep a notary on staff, and mortgage companies, hospitals, insurance agencies, law firms and courthouses also commonly employ notaries. Call in advance to make sure they are willing to provide notary service for you.
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Bring your power of attorney and a driver's license or state-issued identification to the notary public. Ask the notary what other identification suffices if you do not have either of these.
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Sign and date the POA in the presence of the notary public. She will then sign, seal and date the document herself.
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Tips & Warnings
Rules about notarization vary by state, so check with a lawyer or a local clerk of courts about local laws.
A power of attorney can give someone the right to make major decisions on your behalf in matters that could include your bank accounts, home or other property. Consult a lawyer before you sign a POA.
