Notarizing A Power Of Attorney With Multiple Signers
By NotaryLive Staff
Published on 03/01/2023
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Remote Online Notarization Flexibility: With NotaryLive, signers can be anywhere globally, while remote notaries must be in their commissioning state
- POA Convenience: Notarize Power of Attorney documents online easily with NotaryLive, even with signers in different locations
- Optimized Process: NotaryLive offers efficient, secure online notarization for POAs, accommodating multiple signers and locations
States require that the online remote notary be in their commissioning state for a remote online notarization. The signer, though, can be anywhere, even in another state or country.
1. What is a Power of Attorney (POA)?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that lets someone else make decisions for you. The person who gives the power is the “principal.” The person who gets the power is the “agent” (sometimes called the “attorney-in-fact”).
Why is it helpful?
A POA is helpful if the principal can’t make decisions because they’re sick, not able to, or away. The agent can have a lot of power or only a little, based on what the principal decides.
What are the different scenarios?
People create POAs for different reasons. For example, they can cover money matters like handling investments, buying or selling property, or banking. They can also cover health choices, like making medical decisions or picking a treatment plan.
What are the different types of documents for POA?
POAs come in different types, such as durable and non-durable. A durable POA still works if the principal can’t make decisions, but a non-durable POA stops at that point.
When you create a POA, you should carefully choose an agent who is trustworthy and able to follow your wishes. It’s also smart to get help from a lawyer to make sure the POA is legal and fits your needs.
General Power of Attorney Form
2. Can Multiple Signers Be In Different Locations?
NotaryLive takes precautions & security measures to correctly identify each signer with state-of-the-art Identification Technology. The online notary confirms who the signers are, sees them sign the Power of Attorney, and notarizes it under state law with their notary seal/notary stamp.
If all signers are physically in the same room, you can proceed with a single notarization session. In this session, you need to say how many signers are physically present, not including the remote notary.
If signers are in different places, the first signer completes the remote notarization session and sends the document to the next signer. That signer must have it notarized again in a new session with their signature. This is called a daisy-chain session.
However, if you want everyone to be on the same session, you can use NotaryLive's Multi-Location feature.
Please note that witnesses are different from signers. Laws and regulations may differ by state when it comes to having a witness in a different location from the signer. Witnesses have to be in the same location when having a remote online notarization with NotaryLive. Here is more information on witnesses for a durable power of attorney.
3. How To Notarize A POA Document With NotaryLive, an Online Notary Service
When notarizing a Power of Attorney, the signers can be in the same place or in different places.
No longer do you have to search for a "notary near me" or "notary services near me".
Now, you can provide a digital signature and receive a notary public stamp all online. No wet signature, in-person sessions required.
So, where can I get something notarized then?
With NotaryLive you can:
1. You can easily upload the document needing notarization.
2. Connect with a licensed online notary public service via audio-visual technology. (As previously mentioned, if all signers are in the same room, this can be one notarial session, which would be $25. As for multiple, this would have to be several, separate notarization sessions, according to how many signers there are.
3. The online remote notary will electronically notarize your document online. This step makes sure the authorities legally recognize and accept your POA. If there are more signers, you may forward the completed document to them for a re-notarization.
With remote online notarization (RON), NotaryLive helps you notarize your POA online and meet industry requirements quickly.
How NotaryLive works in 4 simple steps:
- Upload Your Document
- Identity Verification: Verify Your Identity (With ID credential analysis and KBA)
- Connect with a remote notary via webcam and sign your document
- Download your notarized document instantly
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can a power of attorney be given to two persons?
- Yes. It is possible to name multiple people as your power of attorney. In some cases, it helps to have co-agents. For example, appointing two children to share duties and prevent disputes over assets. Consider designating one person as the major representative and another as the secondary representative to reduce agent disputes.
- Can a power of attorney sign a marriage license?
- Generally, a power of attorney cannot sign a marriage license on behalf of another person. Marriage licenses normally need the presence and permission of both parties to marry. If one partner can’t be there in person, they may need to take extra legal steps, like getting a marriage license by proxy. For specific instances, get legal assistance and refer to local legislation.
- Can a power of attorney sign a will?
- No. A power of attorney cannot sign a will for the principal. A will is a document that details the distribution of an individual's assets after they pass away. The testator, or the person making the will, must directly create and sign it with their consent.
- How do I notarize a document signed by two people in different locations?
- Notarize one signature and validate identity first in front of a notary public. Next, have the notarization of the second signatory and validate identity in front of a notary public. This process securely notarizes both parties’ signatures, even if they sign at different times and places with different notaries.
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**Legal Disclaimer: We are not lawyers or attorneys and do not give any legal advice. Please check with your attorneys, advisors, or document recipients if you have any unanswered questions about your documents.**
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