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Do I have to be a lawyer to notarize a Power of Attorney document?

By NNA Staff on March 13, 2023

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Do I have to be an attorney or have an additional certification to notarize a Revocation of Durable Power of Attorney? — H. W., Washington

No. You do not need to be an attorney or be additionally certified in order to notarize the principal’s signature on a Revocation of Durable Power of Attorney document in the state of Washington.

Hotline answers are based on the laws in the state where the question originated and may not reflect the laws of other states. If in doubt, always refer to your own state statutes. – The Editors

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Tamaray Anderson

14 Mar 2023

I just started doing IPEN signings. What program or app do you use for electronic journal entries. I would like to keep on my own personal computor not a web based storage. Thanks

National Notary Association

14 Mar 2023

Hello. To help us answer your question, can you please tell us what state you are commissioned in?

chrisi141257@gmail.com

22 Mar 2023

I am in Illinois and my question is about notarizing a Power of Attorney and Will. What & who's forms of ID will I need?

National Notary Association

28 Mar 2023

Based on what you’ve described, we think it would be best if you contacted our Hotline team by phone and provided them with a more detailed description of the situation. The NNA Hotline: 1-888-876-0827 Mon – Fri: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Saturday: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT) If you’re not an NNA Member or Hotline Subscriber, they will provide you with a one-time courtesy call.

Jan Rutkowski

27 Mar 2023

I would also like to know the answer to " I just started doing IPEN signings. What program or app do you use for electronic journal entries. I would like to keep on my own personal computor not a web based storage. Thanks" I live in Florida. Thank you Jan

National Notary Association

26 Apr 2023

Hello. Florida law states The journal of an online Notary must be a secure electronic journal (FS 117.245[1]) but does not provide any other specifications.

Aaron Lamarc Midgette

27 Mar 2023

Do I have to be an attorney to notarize a revocation of durable Power of Attorney in NY State?

National Notary Association

28 Mar 2023

Based on what you’ve described, we think it would be best if you contacted our Hotline team by phone and provided them with a more detailed description of the situation. The NNA Hotline: 1-888-876-0827 Mon – Fri: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (PT) Saturday: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PT) If you’re not an NNA Member or Hotline Subscriber, they will provide you with a one-time courtesy call.

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