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

Yes, notarization is required for a financial poa to be valid in South Dakota.SDCL § 59-12-3, § 59-12-4, § 59-12-8, § 59-12-23, § 59-12-41Verified Jul 14, 2026

Yes. A financial power of attorney can be executed entirely remotely in South Dakota — the signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (SDCL § 59-12-1). No witnesses are needed in the session.SDCL § 59-12-3, § 59-12-4, § 59-12-8, § 59-12-23, § 59-12-41Verified Jul 14, 2026

To execute a financial poa in South Dakota: Schedule a notary appointment (in-person or online via RON). Have your agent sign to acknowledge acceptance. Provide copies to financial institutions. Sign remotely in a live video session with an online notary

Yes. South Dakota recognizes out-of-state powers of attorney under its Uniform Power of Attorney Act validity provisionSDCL § 59-12-5, § 59-12-6Verified Jul 14, 2026: a foreign POA is valid in South Dakota if it was validly executed under the law of the place of execution or valid under the principal's domicile law when signed. UPOAA state (2020). Per SDCL § 59-12-5, a POA executed outside SD is valid if execution complied with the law of the governing jurisdiction or 10 U.S.C. § 1044(b) (military POA). Per § 59-12-6, meaning and effect determined by law of jurisdiction indicated in POA, or where executed if none indicated. Photocopy or electronically transmitted copy has same effect as original (§ 59-12-5). The document portability tool shows recognition by document type.