Signing Requirements
A notary public must witness the principal’s signature. If the optional Agent Certification is completed, then the agent must also sign in the presence of a notary public (§ 32C-1-105).
Definition of “Durable”
With respect to a power of attorney, the incapacity of the principal does not terminate the power of attorney (§ 32C-1-102(2)).
Definition of “Power of Attorney”
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 (§ 32C-1-102(9)).
Statutory Form
The North Carolina legislature has made available a sample statutory power of attorney form at § 32C-3-301.