Power Of Attorney
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a written legal document you use to allow another person to act for you. By signing a PoA you create a legal relationship in which you are the principal and the person you appoint is the agent. A Power of Attorney specifies the powers you give to your agent. MyNotary sees more Powers of Attorney than any other document; each one has a story to tell.
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Very many international businesses regularly use Powers of Attorney. Quite often the ‘Powers’ are very specific, containing detailed information about an individual transaction or contract.
As a PoA is signed as a Deed, it is important that the notary makes sure that the person granting the ‘Power’ has the authority to do so. For example, it may be that a company secretary cannot sign (grant the power) on the strength of a board resolution. Your MyNotary member can advise.