Pennsylvania Power of Attorney PDF
Pennsylvania at a glance: Governing Law: 20 Pa. C.S. § 5601 et seq. (UPOAA) · Notarization: Required · Witnesses Required: 2 witnesses in addition to notary
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Powers of Attorney in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, codified in Title 20 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. Pennsylvania requires notarization and two witnesses for a valid financial POA.
A separate health care power of attorney is required for medical decisions in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Pennsylvania Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | 20 Pa. C.S. § 5601 et seq. (UPOAA) |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses Required | 2 witnesses in addition to notary |
| Notice/Acknowledgment | Required statutory notice and agent acknowledgment forms |
| Medical Decisions | Separate health care power of attorney required |
Pennsylvania Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal, notarized, and witnessed by two adults.
- Must include a statutory notice to the principal and an agent acknowledgment of duties.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate health care power of attorney is needed for medical decisions.
Pennsylvania Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Pennsylvania legal resources or your state legislature's official website.