Pennsylvania power of attorney form (durable)
Pennsylvania execution rules: notarization required plus 2 witness(es) — 20 Pa. C.S. § 5601. The generator builds the correct signing block automatically.
Pennsylvania POA execution requirements
| Notarization | Required |
|---|---|
| Witnesses | 2 |
| UPOAA state | Yes |
| Statutory form | No |
| Statute | 20 Pa. C.S. § 5601 |
| Notes | Notary + two adult witnesses (Act 95 of 2014); agent and notary may not be witnesses; statutory notice and agent acknowledgment pages required. |
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Every Pennsylvania 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. Pennsylvania is in both groups.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 10 days | 68 P.S. § 250.501(b) |
| Rent increase | no fixed statutory period (see note) | No statute |
| Month-to-month termination | 15 days | 68 P.S. § 250.501(b) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required + 2 witness(es) | 20 Pa. C.S. § 5601 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | 20 Pa. C.S. §§ 2502, 3132.1 |
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
Other Pennsylvania documents
- Eviction notice (pay or quit) for Pennsylvania — 10 days notice
- Rent increase notice for Pennsylvania — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Delaware — notary required + 1 witness(es)
- Maryland — notary required + 2 witness(es)
- New Jersey — notary required
- New York — notary required + 2 witness(es)
- Ohio — notary required
- West Virginia — notary required
Frequently asked questions
Does a POA need to be notarized in Pennsylvania?
Yes — see 20 Pa. C.S. § 5601. Notary + two adult witnesses (Act 95 of 2014); agent and notary may not be witnesses; statutory notice and agent acknowledgment pages required..
Does Pennsylvania 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.