Virginia § 64.2-1639 - Agent's certification
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 64.2-1639 — Agent's certification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 64.2-1639. Agent's certification
The following optional form may be used by an agent to certify facts concerning a power of attorney.
AGENT'S CERTIFICATION AS TO THE VALIDITY OF POWER OF ATTORNEY AND AGENT'S AUTHORITY
State of ____________________
County/City of ____________________
I, ____________________ (Name of Agent), certify under penalty of perjury that ____________________ (Name of Principal) granted me authority as an agent or successor agent in a power of attorney dated ____________________.
I further certify that to my knowledge:
(1) The Principal is alive and has not revoked the power of attorney or my authority to act under the power of attorney and the power of attorney and my authority to act under the power of attorney have not terminated;
(2) If the power of attorney was drafted to become effective upon the happening of an event or contingency, the event or contingency has occurred;
(3) If I was named as a successor agent, the prior agent is no longer able or willing to serve; and
(4) ____________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
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(Insert other relevant statements)
SIGNATURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
________________________________________
Agent's Signature
____________________
Date
Agent's Name Printed
________________________________________
________________________________________
Agent's Address
________________________________________
Agent's Telephone Number
This document was acknowledged before me on ____________________ (Date), by ____________________ (Name of Agent).
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Signature of Notary
My commission expires: ____________________ (Seal, if any)
Notary Registration Number: ____________________
This document prepared by:
________________________________________
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 64.2-1639
What does Code of Virginia § 64.2-1639 cover?
Section 64.2-1639 ("Agent's certification") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 64.2-1639?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 64.2-1639" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Virginia official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Virginia attorney.
How does Virginia § 64.2-1639 apply to my situation?
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