Power of Attorney Requirements in Florida
Florida requires a power of attorney to be signed by the principal and two subscribing witnesses and acknowledged by the principal before a notary public.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Florida at a glance
- Notarization
- Required
- Witnesses
- 2 witnesses
- In addition to the notary
- Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- Not adopted
- Florida uses its own statute
The rules in Florida
Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Florida?
Florida requires a power of attorney to be acknowledged before a notary and signed in front of two witnesses.
How many witnesses does a power of attorney need in Florida?
Two, in addition to the notary.
Has Florida adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
No. Florida has its own power of attorney statute rather than the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
Where do the Florida rules for powers of attorney come from?
They come from Fla. Stat. 709.2105, Fla. Stat. 709.2101 short title 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 Florida compares
Florida is one of 24 jurisdictions that require notarization.
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.