What is a Power of Attorney?
Before we get started with the process of notarizing a power of attorney document, we will start by understanding what they are for and why they are used. TheFreeDictionary.com defines power of attorney as:
A written document in which one person (the principal) appoints another person to act as an agent on his or her behalf, thus conferring authority on the agent to perform certain acts or functions on behalf of the principal.
There are different types of power of attorney documents such as durable, limited, general, and springing. Please consult your attorney or local legal professional as we as notaries are not able to give advice on which may be the best for your situation.
The Process
Once you have determined which is the best POA (power of attorney) document to use, confirm if any witnesses will be needed and make sure they are able to be present during the signing of the document. Please ensure that the person who is acting as the agent and the principle will be present as well. After all the needed parties have been confirmed, give us a call at 972-521-8811 or send us an email here to schedule your appointment. We require that payment is completed prior to the appointment to lock in the requested date and time. On the appointment time, we will arrive ready to notarize your documents. Please ensure that the documents are printed out and ready to be signed as well as the signers having valid, up-to-date IDs such as a passport or a driver license. The notarization will be quick and easy so you can enjoy the remainder of your day!