Georgia power of attorney form (durable)

Georgia execution rules: notarization required plus 1 witness(es) — Ga. Code § 10-6B-5; form § 10-6B-70. The generator builds the correct signing block automatically.

Georgia POA execution requirements

Notarization	Required
Witnesses	1
UPOAA state	Yes
Statutory form	Yes
Statute	Ga. Code § 10-6B-5; form § 10-6B-70
Notes	One witness plus notary; witness and notary must be different individuals.

Other states: choose any state →

Every Georgia rule we encode, with its citation

45 of 51 jurisdictions require notarization and 10 require witnesses; 35 have adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. Georgia is in both groups.

Document	Requirement	Statute
Eviction (nonpayment)	no fixed statutory period (see note)	O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50
Rent increase	60 days	O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7
Month-to-month termination	60 days	O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7
Power of attorney	Notary required + 1 witness(es)	Ga. Code § 10-6B-5; form § 10-6B-70
Will	2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available	O.C.G.A. §§ 53-4-20, 53-4-24

Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.

Related forms and nearby states

Bordering states

Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.

Alabama — notary required
Florida — notary required + 2 witness(es)
North Carolina — notary required
South Carolina — notary required + 2 witness(es)
Tennessee — no notary required

Frequently asked questions

Does a POA need to be notarized in Georgia?

Yes — see Ga. Code § 10-6B-5; form § 10-6B-70. One witness plus notary; witness and notary must be different individuals..

Does Georgia follow the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?

Yes — agents and third parties get UPOAA protections, including acceptance rules for acknowledged POAs.

Is this POA durable?

Yes — it includes the durability language so it remains effective if you become incapacitated, which is the main reason to have one.