North Carolina Power of Attorney PDF
North Carolina at a glance: Governing Law: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 32C-1-101 et seq. (UPOAA) · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in North Carolina
North Carolina has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, codified in the North Carolina General Statutes. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default.
A separate health care power of attorney is required for medical decisions in North Carolina.
North Carolina Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | North Carolina Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | N.C. Gen. Stat. § 32C-1-101 et seq. (UPOAA) |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Recording | Recommended for real estate transactions |
| Medical Decisions | Separate health care power of attorney required |
North Carolina Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under North Carolina's Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
- Should be recorded with the county register of deeds for real estate transactions.
- A separate health care power of attorney is needed for medical decisions.
North Carolina Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's North Carolina legal resources or your state legislature's official website.