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

Yes, notarization is required for a financial poa to be valid in Illinois.755 ILCS 45/2-3, 45/2-5, 45/2-8, 45/2-10.6, 45/3-3, 45/3-3.6, 45/3-4; 765 ILCS 5/28; 755 ILCS 5/11-1Verified Jul 14, 2026

Yes. A financial power of attorney can be executed entirely remotely in Illinois — the signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (755 ILCS 45/3-3(a),). 1 witness must join the same video session.755 ILCS 45/2-3, 45/2-5, 45/2-8, 45/2-10.6, 45/3-3, 45/3-3.6, 45/3-4; 765 ILCS 5/28; 755 ILCS 5/11-1Verified Jul 14, 2026

To execute a financial poa in Illinois: Find 1 adult to serve as witness. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Schedule a notary appointment (in-person or online via RON). Sign remotely: signer, notary, and 1 witness in one live video session

Yes. Illinois has its own reciprocity statute for out-of-state powers of attorney755 ILCS 45/2-10.6Verified Jul 14, 2026: a foreign POA is recognized if it was valid where executed or valid under the principal's domicile law at execution. Illinois has not adopted UPOAA. Per 755 ILCS 45/2-10.6, an out-of-state POA is valid if its creation complied with: (1) law of state/country where executed, (2) Illinois law, (3) law of state/country where principal is domiciled, has a place of abode or business, or is a national, or (4) law of state/country where agent is domiciled or has a place of business. POAs created in IL before 7/1/2011 remain valid if they complied with IL law at the time. The document portability tool shows recognition by document type.