Ohio Power of Attorney PDF
Ohio at a glance: Governing Law: Ohio Rev. Code § 1337.21 et seq. (UPOAA) · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in Ohio
Ohio has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, codified in the Ohio Revised Code. 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 Ohio.
Ohio Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Ohio Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Ohio Rev. Code § 1337.21 et seq. (UPOAA) |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Default Durability | Durable by default |
| Medical Decisions | Separate health care power of attorney required |
Ohio Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under Ohio's Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate health care power of attorney is needed for medical decisions.
Ohio Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Ohio legal resources or your state legislature's official website.