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Most states offer simple forms to help you create a power of attorney for finances. Generally, the document must be signed, witnessed and notarized by an adult. If your agent will have to deal with real estate assets, some states require you to put the document on file in the local land records office.
The power of attorney must be signed by the principal or by another adult in the principal's presence and under the direction of the principal. The power of attorney is signed and acknowledged before a notary public or is signed by two witnesses.
A Power of Attorney, like a Trust, does not need to be registered or recorded in the public records in order to be effective. It does have to be in writing, signed, witnessed and notarized.
In many states, notarization is required by law to make the durable power of attorney valid. But even where law doesn't require it, custom usually does. A durable power of attorney that isn't notarized may not be accepted by people with whom your attorney-in-fact tries to deal.
If the EPA is not registered, you can just destroy it. You can then complete an LPA form and apply for this to be registered see under Lasting power of attorney. Unlike an EPA, an LPA is not valid unless it has been registered.
In many states, a power of attorney must be notarized. The presence of a notary's stamp and signature is usually enough evidence that the power is a legitimate document. If you're concerned, run an internet search for the notary and ask him or her to verify that the stamp on the document is the notary's official seal.
If it is signed by two witnesses, they must witness either (1) the signing of the power of attorney or (2) the principal's signing or acknowledgment of his or her signature. A durable power of attorney that may affect real property should be acknowledged before a notary public so that it may easily be recorded.
Wisconsin statutes do not explicitly require a Power of Attorney to be notarized, however, it does mention that any signature acknowledged before a notary public is presumed to be genuine. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you notarize your Wisconsin Power of Attorney.