Michigan power of attorney form (durable)

Michigan execution rules: notarization required — MCL § 556.205; form § 556.401. The generator builds the correct signing block automatically.

Michigan POA execution requirements

Notarization	Required
Witnesses	None required
UPOAA state	Yes
Statutory form	Yes
Statute	MCL § 556.205; form § 556.401
Notes	UPOAA eff. 7/1/2024. Notary OR two witnesses (neither the agent); only notarized POAs get presumption of genuineness.

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Every Michigan 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. Michigan is a notary-only state.

Document	Requirement	Statute
Eviction (nonpayment)	7 days	Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(2)
Rent increase	no fixed statutory period (see note)	No statute
Month-to-month termination	30 days	Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.134(1)
Power of attorney	Notary required	MCL § 556.205; form § 556.401
Will	2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available	MCL §§ 700.2502, 700.2504

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.

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Bordering states

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

Indiana — notary required
Ohio — notary required
Wisconsin — notary required

Frequently asked questions

Does a POA need to be notarized in Michigan?

Yes — see MCL § 556.205; form § 556.401. UPOAA eff. 7/1/2024. Notary OR two witnesses (neither the agent); only notarized POAs get presumption of genuineness..

Does Michigan 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.