Virginia § 64.2-1603 - Execution of power of attorney
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-1603 — Execution of power of attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-1603. Execution of power of attorney
A power of attorney shall be signed by the principal or in the principal's conscious presence by another individual directed by the principal to sign the principal's name on the power of attorney. A signature on a power of attorney is presumed to be genuine if the principal acknowledges the signature before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments. A power of attorney in order to be recordable shall satisfy the requirements of § 55.1-600.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-1603
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-1603 cover?
Section 64.2-1603 ("Execution of power of attorney") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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