NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGAL INFORMATION

• Notary: The signature of the principal must be acknowledged by a notary for every POA where the agent is to convey real property (see New Hampshire Code Section 477:9); otherwise, notary not required by statute although it is recommended practice to have principal's signature notarized on all POAs. New Hampshire Code Section 506:6 also suggests special acknowledgment language for the principal to sign with the POA.
  
• Witnesses: There is no requirement of a witness to the signature of principal in addition to the notary.
  
• Signature of Agent: No requirement that the agent sign the POA; however, New Hampshire Code Section 506:6 suggests a special acknowledgment for the agent within the POA. It is a recommended practice to have the agent (also called "attorney-in-fact") sign the POA.
  
• New Hampshire Statutes dealing with Powers of Attorney.

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