Power of Attorney Requirements in Connecticut
Connecticut requires a power of attorney to be dated, signed by the principal, and witnessed by two witnesses; notarization is not required for validity, but a notarized signature is presumed genuine.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Connecticut at a glance
- Notarization
- Optional, recommended
- A notarized signature is presumed genuine
- Witnesses
- 2 witnesses
- Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- Adopted (2015)
The rules in Connecticut
Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Connecticut?
Notarization is optional in Connecticut, but a notarized signature is presumed genuine, which makes banks and others more likely to accept the document.
How many witnesses does a power of attorney need in Connecticut?
Two.
Has Connecticut adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
Yes. The Uniform Law Commission lists the enactment in 2015.
Where do the Connecticut rules for powers of attorney come from?
They come from Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 15c, 1-350 to 1-353b and Uniform Law Commission, Power of Attorney Act enactment map. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Connecticut compares
Connecticut is one of 16 jurisdictions that make notarization optional but recommended.
What this means in practice
Even where notarization is optional, banks, brokers and title companies often ask for a notarized power of attorney before they act on it. Notarizing is usually the safer choice.
Choose an agent you trust, name a backup, and give the agent a signed copy. Keep the original in a place your agent can reach.
You can revoke a power of attorney while you have capacity. Tell your agent and anyone who relied on it, in writing.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.