Power of Attorney Requirements in Mississippi
Mississippi uses the older Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act, which requires a written appointment with durability language but no notary or witnesses, although acknowledgment is needed to record the document.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Mississippi at a glance
- Notarization
- Not required by statute
- Witnesses
- None
- Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- Not adopted
- Mississippi uses its own statute
The rules in Mississippi
Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Mississippi?
Mississippi law sets no notarization requirement for a power of attorney. Banks and title companies may still ask for one.
How many witnesses does a power of attorney need in Mississippi?
None. Mississippi does not require witnesses for a power of attorney.
Has Mississippi adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
No. Mississippi has its own power of attorney statute rather than the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
Where do the Mississippi rules for powers of attorney come from?
They come from Miss. Code 87-3-105 Durable power of attorney, Miss. Code 87-3-1 Letters of attorney may be acknowledged and recorded and Uniform Law Commission, Power of Attorney Act. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Mississippi compares
Mississippi is one of 7 jurisdictions that set no notarization requirement.
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.