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

Yes, notarization is required for a financial poa to be valid in Pennsylvania.20 Pa.C.S. § 5601Verified Jul 14, 2026

Pennsylvania allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for financial powers of attorney.20 Pa.C.S. § 5601Verified 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 Pennsylvania: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Schedule a notary appointment (in-person or online via RON). 2 witnesses must be physically present, so the signing cannot be completed remotely

Yes. Pennsylvania recognizes out-of-state powers of attorney under its Uniform Power of Attorney Act validity provision20 Pa.C.S. § 5611Verified Jul 14, 2026: a foreign POA is valid in Pennsylvania if it was validly executed under the law of the place of execution. Per 20 Pa.C.S. § 5611: POA executed in another jurisdiction valid in PA if execution complied with the law of the jurisdiction indicated in the POA, or if none indicated, the law of the jurisdiction where executed. Also recognizes military POAs under 10 U.S.C. § 1044(b). The document portability tool shows recognition by document type.