Power of Attorney · Ohio
Ohio Power of Attorney Forms (2026)
In Ohio, a financial power of attorney is signed this way: Notarization is not required for validity, but it makes the signature presumed genuine (ORC §1337.25) and is needed for real estate. Durable by default? Yes (ORC §1337.24).
Choose the type of power of attorney
- General POABroad financial authority that ends if you become incapacitated.
- Durable POAFinancial authority that continues if you become incapacitated.
- Limited POAAuthority for one specific matter, with an end date.
Ohio financial power of attorney: key facts
- Official form
- Optional statutory form, Ohio Revised Code §1337.60 (Uniform Power of Attorney Act).
- Durable by default?
- Yes (ORC §1337.24).
- Notary and witnesses
- Notarization is not required for validity, but it makes the signature presumed genuine (ORC §1337.25) and is needed for real estate.
Official sources: Ohio Revised Code §1337.60 · ORC §1337.25 · Last reviewed: October 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Ohio?
- Notarization is not required for validity, but it makes the signature presumed genuine (ORC §1337.25) and is needed for real estate.
- Is a power of attorney durable in Ohio?
- Yes (ORC §1337.24).
- Does Ohio have an official power of attorney form?
- Optional statutory form, Ohio Revised Code §1337.60 (Uniform Power of Attorney Act).
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