Updated June 07, 2023
A Maine real estate power of attorney allows a principal to select another individual (agent) to act on their behalf for real estate matters. This document generally provides written permission for a real estate attorney to handle the closing of a real property sale.
It can also be used for the election of an individual (real estate agent or an attorney) to handle matters in a real estate transaction. Once the document is completed and all signatures have been submitted, a notary must acknowledge the document.
Laws
- Statutes – Maine Uniform Power of Attorney Act
- Signing Requirements (18-C M.R.S.A. § 5-905; 33 M.R.S.A. § 203) – Notary Public.