Virginia Real Estate Power of Attorney Form

A Virginia real estate power of attorney is a document prepared by a principal to authorize an agent to buy, sell, exchange, or refinance the principal's real property.^[1] The principal is required by law to sign the document in the presence of a notary public.

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Updated May 07, 2025

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Signing Requirements

Must be signed in the presence of a notary public.^[2]

Recording

Although not strictly required by Virginia law, recording a real estate power of attorney with the local Clerk of the Circuit Court is strongly recommended in order to give public notice of the agent’s authority to perform real estate transactions.^[3]

Sample

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Sources

VA Code Ann. § 64.2-1625(A)
VA Code Ann. § 64.2-1603
VA Code Ann. § 55.1-605

Virginia Real Estate Power of Attorney Form