Updated June 02, 2022
A New Jersey real estate power of attorney form allows a principal to select an agent to take responsibility for the sale, rental, management, or refinancing of a property. This particular document does allow the agent to assume full power unless and until the principal chooses to revoke the document in writing. This document requires an acknowledgment from a state-authorized notary public.
Laws
Statutes – Revised Durable Power of Attorney Act (§§ 2B-8.1 — 2B-19)
Signing Requirements (N.J.S.A. 46:14-2.1; N.J.S.A. 46:2B-8.9) – Notary Public.
How to Write
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Step 1 – Principal’s Selection of an Agent –
- At the top of the document, enter the Principal’s full name
- Provide the Principal’s mailing address
- AND
- The Principal must enter the full name of their elected Agent
- Provide the complete mailing address of the selected Agent
Step 2 – Grant of Authority –
- The Principal must read and agree to all of the statements in this section (A through F)
Step 3 – Takes Effect Regardless of Disability –
- The Principal must review and agree to this statement prior to providing witnessed signatures
Step 4 – Signatures – All parties must receive a copy of the document after the notary has acknowledged the document. Provide the following:
- The notary must review and acknowledge the document by completing the document and applying the state seal
- Record and return to the Principal