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

Yes, notarization is required for a financial poa to be valid in Kansas.K.S.A. §§ 58-650 through 58-665Verified Jul 14, 2026

Kansas allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for financial powers of attorney.K.S.A. §§ 58-650 through 58-665Verified Jul 14, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.

To execute a financial poa in Kansas: Schedule a notary appointment (in-person or online via RON). Have your agent sign to acknowledge acceptance. Provide copies to financial institutions. Remote notarization is available; whether the document itself may be signed electronically is unresolved

Yes. Kansas has its own reciprocity statute for out-of-state powers of attorneyK.S.A. §§ 58-651(d), 58-663Verified Jul 14, 2026: a foreign POA is recognized if it was valid where executed or valid under the principal's domicile law at execution. Kansas has not adopted UPOAA. Per K.S.A. § 58-663(c), an out-of-state durable POA is governed by that state's law. Per § 58-663(d), non-residents may delegate authority for KS activities under whichever law is most favorable. Per § 58-651(d), a POA qualifies as durable if durable under law of place executed, principal's residence at execution, or designated place with reasonable relationship to the instrument. The document portability tool shows recognition by document type.