Power of Attorney Requirements in Oregon
Oregon's power of attorney statutes do not require notarization or witnesses for a financial power of attorney, but it must be acknowledged to be recorded for real estate.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Oregon at a glance
- Notarization
- Not required by statute
- Witnesses
- None
- Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- Not adopted
- Oregon uses its own statute
The rules in Oregon
Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Oregon?
Oregon 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 Oregon?
None. Oregon does not require witnesses for a power of attorney.
Has Oregon adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
No. Oregon has its own power of attorney statute rather than the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
Where do the Oregon rules for powers of attorney come from?
They come from ORS 127.005, ORS chapter 127 index, ORS 93.670 and 1 other source. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Oregon compares
Oregon 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.