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What Do I Need to Sign My Power of Attorney in Delaware?

Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for financial poas in Delaware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Delaware requires 1 witness for a financial poa.12 Del.C. §§ 49A-104, 49A-105, 49A-106, 49A-109, 49A-113, 49A-119, 49A-120, 49A-201, 49A-301; 25 Del.C. §§ 151, 153Verified Apr 14, 2026 Witnesses cannot be: Blood relatives, Relatives by marriage, Relatives by adoption, Anyone who would inherit from you. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.

Yes, notarization is required for a financial poa to be valid in Delaware.12 Del.C. §§ 49A-104, 49A-105, 49A-106, 49A-109, 49A-113, 49A-119, 49A-120, 49A-201, 49A-301; 25 Del.C. §§ 151, 153Verified Apr 14, 2026

Delaware allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for financial poas.12 Del.C. §§ 49A-104, 49A-105, 49A-106, 49A-109, 49A-113, 49A-119, 49A-120, 49A-201, 49A-301; 25 Del.C. §§ 151, 153Verified Apr 14, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider, without meeting in person. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.

To execute a financial poa in Delaware: Find 1 adult to serve as witness. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Schedule a notary appointment (in-person or online via RON). Remote notary available; e-signature status unclear

Yes. Delaware has its own reciprocity statute for out-of-state powers of attorney12 Del.C. § 49A-106Verified Apr 14, 2026: a foreign POA is recognized if it was valid where executed or valid under the principal's domicile law at execution. Delaware has not adopted UPOAA. Per 12 Del.C. § 49A-106, a POA executed after Oct 1, 2010 is valid if it complies with § 49A-105 or the POA provides it is governed by another jurisdiction's laws. POAs executed before Oct 1, 2010 are valid under law existing at time of execution. Military POAs under 10 U.S.C. § 1044b are also recognized. The document portability tool shows recognition by document type.

Financial POA Signing in Delaware

Delaware's execution rule for a financial poa: 112 Del.C. §§ 49A-104, 49A-105, 49A-106, 49A-109, 49A-113, 49A-119, 49A-120, 49A-201, 49A-301; 25 Del.C. §§ 151, 153Verified Apr 14, 2026 witnesses, with notarization Yes12 Del.C. §§ 49A-104, 49A-105, 49A-106, 49A-109, 49A-113, 49A-119, 49A-120, 49A-201, 49A-301; 25 Del.C. §§ 151, 153Verified Apr 14, 2026. The rules apply by state statute, not by where you signed, so a document signed elsewhere still has to clear Delaware's requirements when it's used here.

RON is a clean path for Delaware financial poas: the state both authorizes RON itself and recognizes RON performed under other states' rules. Either route lets the notarization happen via secure video call rather than in person.

The Delaware financial POA builder walks through the agent powers, durability language, and notarization requirements Delaware expects.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated April 14, 2026

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  • 12 Del.C. §§ 49A-104, 49A-105, 49A-106, 49A-109, 49A-113, 49A-119, 49A-120, 49A-201, 49A-301; 25 Del.C. §§ 151, 153

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