Not enough information is given with which to answer the question. WHAT kind of "agent" is being referred to?
However this general statement can be made; an individiual acting under a "power of attorney" CANNOT notarize any documents bearing their own signature.
In other words, they cannot sign something acting in their capacity as a POA and then, if they also happen to be a Notary Public, they cannot notarize that same document.
Yes, a person who is appointed as a Notary Public may also be granted someone's Power of Attorney. BUT - they are not allowed to notarize anything having to do with that POA.
That would violate the rules. A notary cannot notarize a document that is to his benefit.
Yes, but one can be the Notary Public.
This question could be interpreted 2 ways: 1.) Does power of attorney give you the right to notarize a document on behalf of a notary? No, a notary is someone that is licensed from the State to witness forms. 2.) Can you use a power of attorney form to notarize a document? No, you need a notary form. (see link below to free notary form)
The only way to change any power of attorney is to make a new one and take it to a notary. If the one you have isn't notarized it isn't in effect.
This is almost an oxy-moron but no, that would defeat the whole purpose of power of attorney. The Principal (or person giving power) must not only sign the power of attorney form but they must have it authorized in front of a notary.
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In order to sign over power of attorney, the grantor, or the person who creates the power of attorney, must be of sound mind. The document, in order to be legal and stand under any challenge, needs to be dated, signed by the grantor, signed by the agent who is accepting power of attorney, and either signed by a notary public, signed by two witnesses, or a combination of the two, depending on which state it is.
Yes and you must specify so in the power of attorney paper. That's called a specific power of attorney.
No. An attorney-in-fact or agent under a Power of Attorney cannot assign their power to someone else.
There are many reasons you may decide to revoke Power of Attorney, which include just changing your mind, appointing a new Attorney in Fact or maybe the Power of Attorney although necessary at one point, is no longer. As long as you are mentally competent you can revoke the Power of Attorney at any time you decide.Here are the steps to Revoke Power of Attorney:It will have to be in writing, there is a form titled Revocation of Power of Attorney that you can find for free from a law office or online.You will need the information from the Power of Attorney, such as the Agent or Attorney in Fact’s name and address. You may want to also include the date of the original Power of Attorney as well.You may need to have your signature witnessed and signed in front of a notary public.Give copies of the Revocation of Power of Attorney to the former Attorney in Fact and notify them that they will no longer be responsible for managing the selected affairs from the Power of Attorney.Request that any copies of the Power of Attorney be destroyed or returned to you.Provide copies of the Revocation to any financial institutions or organizations where the Power of Attorney was previously used, to inform them that it is no longer valid. If the Power of Attorney was recorded with any government agencies, you will also need to record the Revocation of Power of Attorney.You do not have to include the reason for terminating the Power of Attorney. Therefore, if it is simply because you have changed your mind or no longer want the current person to continue acting as Attorney in Fact, you can terminate or revoke the Power of Attorney whenever you feel like it. The only requirement is that the person is mentally competent. If you are not, you will not be able to revoke the Power of Attorney by simply filling out a Revocation. Contact an attorney if you need assistance.
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Depending on the state, you can become a notary as long as you do not have a felony record and you can be bonded. You may have to take a short course on the rules and regulations but it is fairly simple. Check to see if your state has a website and look up "notaries" for more information. ___ Surely, one already has to be an attorney before one can become a notary?
A power of attorney form is an instrument containing an authorization for one to act. Download durable power of attorney forms for health care from the original provider.