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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Minnesota does not require witnesses for a financial poa.Minn. Stat. §§ 523.02, 523.05, 523.07, 523.08, 523.17, 523.18, 523.20, 523.23, 523.231, 523.24Verified Apr 15, 2026

Yes, notarization is required for a financial poa to be valid in Minnesota.Minn. Stat. §§ 523.02, 523.05, 523.07, 523.08, 523.17, 523.18, 523.20, 523.23, 523.231, 523.24Verified Apr 15, 2026

Minnesota allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for financial poas.Minn. Stat. §§ 523.02, 523.05, 523.07, 523.08, 523.17, 523.18, 523.20, 523.23, 523.231, 523.24Verified Apr 15, 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 Minnesota: Schedule a notary appointment (in-person or online via RON). Have your agent sign to acknowledge acceptance. Provide copies to financial institutions. Remote notary available; e-signature status unclear

Yes. Minnesota has its own reciprocity statute for out-of-state powers of attorneyMinn. Stat. § 523.02Verified Apr 15, 2026: a foreign POA is recognized if it was valid where executed. Minnesota has not adopted UPOAA. Per Minn. Stat. § 523.02, a written POA validly created pursuant to the law of another state or country, or pursuant to the common law, is valid in Minnesota. § 523.02 also provides that "disability" in place of "incapacity or incompetence" is sufficient for durability. The document portability tool shows recognition by document type.

Financial POA Signing in Minnesota

Minnesota requires 0Minn. Stat. §§ 523.02, 523.05, 523.07, 523.08, 523.17, 523.18, 523.20, 523.23, 523.231, 523.24Verified Apr 15, 2026 witnesses for a financial poa, and notarization is YesMinn. Stat. §§ 523.02, 523.05, 523.07, 523.08, 523.17, 523.18, 523.20, 523.23, 523.231, 523.24Verified Apr 15, 2026. These requirements are set by state statute and apply regardless of where the document was prepared.

RON is a clean path for Minnesota 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.

Create your Minnesota power of attorney with the Minnesota financial POA builder. The form includes all required signature and notarization blocks.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated April 15, 2026

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  • Minn. Stat. §§ 523.02, 523.05, 523.07, 523.08, 523.17, 523.18, 523.20, 523.23, 523.231, 523.24

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