Updated June 06, 2023
A Hawaii real estate power of attorney is the documentation used by a principal property owner (title holder of real property) when designating an attorney-in-fact/agent with the power to conduct the sale, closing, refinancing, or even management of the principal’s real estate.
Although this document is generally used for the purpose of providing permission to a real estate attorney to handle the closing of a sale, it may also be used for the election of an individual, real estate agent, or an attorney to do business on behalf of the principal on a regular basis. Once all of the signatures have been provided, the acknowledgment of a notary is also required.
Laws
- Statutes – Uniform Power of Attorney Act (§§ 551E-1 — 551E-63)
- Signing Requirements (HRS § 551E-3) – Notary Public.