Power of Attorney Requirements in New Jersey
New Jersey requires a power of attorney to be in writing, signed, and acknowledged before a notary or other officer in the same way as a real estate deed, with no witnesses required.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
New Jersey at a glance
- Notarization
- Required
- Witnesses
- None
- Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- Not adopted
- New Jersey uses its own statute
The rules in New Jersey
Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in New Jersey?
New Jersey requires a power of attorney to be acknowledged before a notary.
How many witnesses does a power of attorney need in New Jersey?
None. New Jersey does not require witnesses for a power of attorney, but it does require notarization.
Has New Jersey adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
No. New Jersey has its own power of attorney statute rather than the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
Where do the New Jersey rules for powers of attorney come from?
They come from N.J.S.A. 46:2B-8.9 Formality, N.J.S.A. 46:2B-8.1 Short title 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 New Jersey compares
New Jersey 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.