Although notarization of your power of attorney is not legally required, there are plenty of solid reasons to do so.

First off, having your power of attorney notarized gives other parties confidence that the signature is real and the documents are valid. As a result, it is less likely that your power of attorney’s legitimacy will be questioned.

Furthermore, a lot of financial organizations, including banks, won’t accept powers of attorney for property unless they are notarized. We advise you to contact your bank for more information if you are unsure of the criteria.