Does a New York POA require a witness?

Under GOL 5-1501B, a New York statutory POA must be signed in the presence of two witnesses. The notary can serve as one of the two witnesses in New York. We can arrange a second witness if needed — ask when scheduling.

Can a POA be notarized if the grantor is in a hospital?

Yes. We do hospital and nursing facility visits for POA signings. The grantor must have legal capacity to execute the document. We cannot advise on capacity — consult with the attending care team and an attorney if capacity is in question.

What is a Durable Power of Attorney?

A Durable POA remains effective even if the principal becomes incapacitated. New York's statutory form is durable by default unless it states otherwise. If you are not sure which form you have, your attorney can advise before the notarization appointment.

Notary Services

Notarize Power of Attorney in New York

A New York Power of Attorney (POA) must be signed and acknowledged before a notary public under GOL 5-1501B to be legally effective. An unnotarized POA is unenforceable, and agents acting under it may be refused by banks, brokerages, real estate offices, and government agencies. We notarize POAs in-office or anywhere across Long Island and NYC.

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What we do

How we handle power of attorney

We acknowledge the grantor's signature on New York Statutory Short Form and Long Form Powers of Attorney, health care proxies, and related principal-and-agent documents. We verify the grantor's identity, confirm their voluntary execution, and complete the notarial certificate required by GOL 5-1501B. Counsel is required to have prepared the document; our role is notarization only.

Availability

In-office POA notarization takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on the number of signers and modifications. Mobile same-day and hospital or facility visits are available.

Pricing

In-office: $2 per notarial act. Mobile in Nassau/western Suffolk: $97 travel fee plus $2 per act. Mobile in NYC: $197 travel fee plus $2 per act. Mobile in Queens: $127 travel fee plus $2 per act.

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FAQ

Questions about power of attorney notarization

Does a New York POA require a witness?: Under GOL 5-1501B, a New York statutory POA must be signed in the presence of two witnesses. The notary can serve as one of the two witnesses in New York. We can arrange a second witness if needed — ask when scheduling.
Can a POA be notarized if the grantor is in a hospital?: Yes. We do hospital and nursing facility visits for POA signings. The grantor must have legal capacity to execute the document. We cannot advise on capacity — consult with the attending care team and an attorney if capacity is in question.
What is a Durable Power of Attorney?: A Durable POA remains effective even if the principal becomes incapacitated. New York's statutory form is durable by default unless it states otherwise. If you are not sure which form you have, your attorney can advise before the notarization appointment.

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