Short answer. A notary is required; no witnesses under the execution rule.
At a glance
- Uniform act
- Title 75A, chapter 2 is the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, first enacted by H.B. 74 in 2016.
- Notary
- The principal signs, or directs someone to sign, before a notary or other official authorized to take acknowledgments.
- Witnesses
- The execution section doesn't mention witnesses.
- Agent's acknowledgment
- An agent accepts by acting or other conduct showing acceptance.
- Official form
- Statutory form power of attorney (Utah Code 75A-2-301). Section 75A-2-301 sets out a form; 75A-2-302 is an optional agent certification. Open it
- Recording for real estate
- For real property, a copy attached to the accepting person's affidavit may be recorded in the county where the property is.
- Durable
- Durable unless it says incapacity ends it.
- Healthcare document
- Since January 1, 2026 (Uniform Health Care Decisions Act, S.B. 134 of 2025), a power of attorney for health care is signed by the person and by one adult witness who is present (in person or by real-time audio and video). The agent and the agent's spouse or cohabitant can't witness. The act doesn't call for a notary.
In the official wording
Notary
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"before a notary public or other individual authorized by the law to take acknowledgments."
Agent
"a person accepts appointment as an agent under a power of attorney by exercising authority or performing duties as an agent"
Recording
"the copy of the power of attorney may be recorded in the county where the transaction lies"
Durability
"is durable unless it expressly provides that it is terminated by the incapacity of the principal."
Healthcare
"must be in a record, signed by the individual creating the power, and signed by an adult witness who:"
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Signing-day steps
- Statutory form: recommended or optional
- Notary: required
- Witnesses: not required
- Agent's acknowledgment: not required
- Recording for real estate: recommended or optional
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Official sources
- Utah Code Title 75A, Chapter 2, Uniform Power of Attorney Act (Utah Legislature) (checked November 2026)
- H.B. 74 (2016), Uniform Power of Attorney Act, enrolled copy (Utah Legislature) (checked November 2026)
- S.B. 134 (2025), Health Care Decisions Act Amendments, enrolled copy, effective January 1, 2026 (Utah Legislature) (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice; we are not lawyers. Have a lawyer prepare or review the power of attorney itself.
Common questions
Does a power of attorney have to be notarized in Utah?
Yes. The principal signs, or directs someone to sign, before a notary or other official authorized to take acknowledgments.
How many witnesses does a Utah power of attorney need?
None under the execution rule we read. The execution section doesn't mention witnesses.
Does the agent have to sign anything in Utah?
Not before acting. An agent accepts by acting or other conduct showing acceptance.
Must a Utah power of attorney be recorded to sell or mortgage real estate?
For real property, a copy attached to the accepting person's affidavit may be recorded in the county where the property is.
Is a Utah power of attorney durable?
Yes, by default. Durable unless it says incapacity ends it.
How is a healthcare power of attorney signed in Utah?
Since January 1, 2026 (Uniform Health Care Decisions Act, S.B. 134 of 2025), a power of attorney for health care is signed by the person and by one adult witness who is present (in person or by real-time audio and video). The agent and the agent's spouse or cohabitant can't witness. The act doesn't call for a notary.
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