Power Of Attorney Process

Summary

In Texas, only the person granting the power of attorney needs to be present for notarization. You can fill out your portion of the form and mail it to your incarcerated friend. He should sign it in the presence of a notary at the jail and then mail it back to you. Ensure all steps are followed for a valid power of attorney.

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You My buddy is incarcerated and wants to sign a power of attorney naming me his agent so I can assist with his financial duties and whatnot. I know they have a notary public that works at the jail he's incarcerated at so that's not a problem. My question is, can I fill out my portion of the form and mail it in to him to have him sign and have it notarized? Or do I need to be present in front of the notary as well?
What state are you and your friend located in? The rules for notarizing a power of attorney can vary by state.
Texas
Do you have the Power of Attorney form already or do you need assistance obtaining one?

In Texas, only the person granting the power needs to be present for notarization.
I have it
That's great. Just ensure that your friend signs it in the presence of a notary. After notarization, he can mail it back to you.