Power of Attorney Requirements in Georgia
Georgia requires a power of attorney to be signed by the principal and attested in the principal's presence by one competent witness and by a notary public (or other officer listed in O.C.G.A. 44-2-15), neither of whom may be a named agent.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Georgia at a glance
- Notarization
- Required
- Witnesses
- 1 witness
- In addition to the notary
- Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- Adopted (2018)
The rules in Georgia
Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Georgia?
Georgia requires a power of attorney to be acknowledged before a notary and signed in front of one witness.
How many witnesses does a power of attorney need in Georgia?
One, in addition to the notary.
Has Georgia adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
Yes. The Uniform Law Commission lists the enactment in 2018.
Where do the Georgia rules for powers of attorney come from?
They come from O.C.G.A. 10-6B-5, O.C.G.A. 10-6B-1 short title, O.C.G.A. 10-6B-6 and 3 other sources. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Georgia compares
Georgia 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.