What Do I Need to Sign My Power of Attorney in Utah?
Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for financial poas in Utah.
Frequently Asked Questions
Utah does not require witnesses for a financial poa.Utah Code § 75A-2-105Verified Jul 14, 2026
Yes, notarization is required for a financial poa to be valid in Utah.Utah Code § 75A-2-105Verified Jul 14, 2026
Yes. A financial power of attorney can be executed entirely remotely in Utah — the signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (Utah Code § 75A-2-105(1)(a)(i)). No witnesses are needed in the session.Utah Code § 75A-2-105Verified Jul 14, 2026
To execute a financial poa in Utah: 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. Utah recognizes out-of-state powers of attorney under its Uniform Power of Attorney Act validity provisionUtah Code §§ 75A-2-106, 75A-2-107Verified Jul 14, 2026: a foreign POA is valid in Utah 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 (2016). Per § 75A-2-106(3), out-of-state POA valid if it complied with the law of the jurisdiction determining its meaning/effect per § 75A-2-107, or meets military POA requirements under 10 U.S.C. § 1044b. § 75A-2-106(4): copies have same effect as original. The document portability tool shows recognition by document type.
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