Signing Requirements
The principal’s signature must be signed in the presence of a notary public. If the agent signs the optional Agent Certification, it must also be notarized (§ 28-68-105, § 28-68-302).
Definition of “Durable”
“Durable,” with respect to a power of attorney, means not terminated by the principal’s incapacity (§ 28-68-102(2)).
Definition of “Power of Attorney”
“Power of attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to an agent to act in the place of the principal, whether or not the term power of attorney is used (§ 28-68-102(7)).
Statutory Form
Arkansas has a statutory form located at § 28-68-301.