Power of Attorney Requirements in Indiana
Indiana requires a written power of attorney signed by the principal either in the presence of a notary public or in the presence of at least two qualified witnesses.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Indiana at a glance
- Notarization
- Notary or witnesses
- Either a notary or two qualified witnesses
- Witnesses
- 2 witnesses
- When the document is not notarized
- Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- Not adopted
- Indiana uses its own statute
The rules in Indiana
Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Indiana?
Indiana accepts either a notary acknowledgment or two qualified witnesses.
How many witnesses does a power of attorney need in Indiana?
Two, if the power of attorney is not notarized.
Has Indiana adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
No. Indiana has its own power of attorney statute rather than the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
Where do the Indiana rules for powers of attorney come from?
They come from Ind. Code 30-5-4-1, Ind. Code 30-5-4-1.3, Ind. Code 30-5-4-1.5 and 2 other sources. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Indiana compares
Indiana is one of 4 jurisdictions that accept either a notary or witnesses.
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.