What Is a Power of Attorney?

A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows one person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to act on behalf of another person (the principal)
Power of attorney documents are commonly used for:

✅ Financial decisions
✅ Real estate transactions
✅ Medical decisions
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✅ Business transactions

Many POA documents must be notarized to be legally valid or accepted by banks, courts, and government agencies.

HOW ONLINE NOTARIZATION WORKS

The process is simple and typically takes less than 10 minutes.

Step 1. Upload or scan your document
Securely upload the full document as a .pdf or .docx file.

Step 2. Verify your identity
Answer a few questions & confirm your identity using a government-issued ID such as a passport or driver’s license.

Step 3. Connect with a notary by video call
Connect with a commissioned online notary through secure video to complete your notarization.

Download or send document to another person
Once finished, you will receive a digitally notarized document.

Only have a paper copy?

Scan the QR code to take pictures of your paper document and get your document notarized using your phone.

Types of Power of Attorney We Notarize

We notarize many types of power of attorney documents, including:

• General power of attorney
• Durable power of attorney
• Medical power of attorney
• Financial power of attorney
• Limited power of attorney
• Real estate power of attorney

If your document requires notarization, we can help.

Who Uses Online POA Notarization?

Many individuals rely on online notarization for power of attorney documents including:

• seniors planning their estate
• caregivers managing finances for family members
• individuals handling real estate transactions
• military members stationed overseas
• families managing medical decisions

Remote notarization makes the process faster and more convenient.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I notarize a U.S. document while outside the United States?

Yes. As long as the online notary performing the notarization is located within the United States, the signer can be located anywhere in the world.

What identification is required?

You will need a valid government-issued ID such as:

• Passport
• U.S. driver’s license
• State ID card

How long does the notarization take?

Most notarizations are completed in 5–10 minutes once the identity verification process is complete.

Will my notarized document be accepted in the United States?

Yes. Documents notarized using remote online notarization are widely accepted across the United States.