POWERS OF ATTORNEY · HERE AND ABROAD
Power of Attorney Notary and Apostille in Boston
Whether it's for a bank in Boston, a parent's care, a property sale or a family matter overseas, we notarize your power of attorney at your home, office or hospital bedside. If it's going abroad, we get the apostille or embassy legalization and ship it to you or directly to your representative.
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Notarized where you are
For use in Massachusetts or abroad.
- Notarized at home, office or hospital
- Durable, financial and limited POAs
- Apostille or embassy legalization
- Worldwide shipping with tracking
Why a power of attorney is worth getting right
Common reasons families and businesses need one
- Caring for an aging parent, so an adult child can manage bills and accounts
- Before surgery or a hospital stay, when you may not be able to handle matters yourself
- Real estate, when you can't be at the signing for a sale or purchase
- Military deployment or long travel
- Business matters, so a manager or partner can sign for you
- Property, bank accounts, inheritance or vehicles abroad
Using your POA in Massachusetts
Durable powers of attorney
Usually part of an estate plan, so the POA keeps working if you become unable to act. Your attorney includes the right language.
Banks and brokerages
Many financial institutions have their own POA forms or review requirements. Ask them before you sign.
Real estate
A POA used to sell or buy property must be notarized, and is often recorded at the Registry of Deeds.
Health care decisions
In Massachusetts, medical decisions are covered by a separate health care proxy, signed in front of two witnesses. See Estate Planning Signings.
Sending your POA abroad
Apostille countries
Including Portugal, Italy, Spain, Brazil, India, Mexico, Ireland, Israel, China and South Korea. One apostille makes your power of attorney valid there.
Legalization countries
Including the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, which need embassy legalization. See Embassy Legalization.
Taiwan
Authenticated through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. See Taiwan TECO Authentication.
Translation
Many countries want a bilingual POA or a certified translation. See Certified Translation.
How it works
- 1
Get the wording right first
Your attorney, bank or the receiving office abroad prepares or confirms the wording. Many countries provide their own form. As notaries, we can't draft it or advise on its contents.
- 2
We notarize your signature
At your home, office or hospital bedside, with your valid photo ID.
- 3
Apostille or legalization, if it's going abroad
Massachusetts apostille in 1–2 business days, or the full legalization chain for countries that need it.
- 4
Translation, if needed
Certified or sworn translation added to the same order.
- 5
Delivered
To you, your attorney or your representative abroad, with tracking.
Mistakes we help you avoid
- Signing before the appointment. You'll sign in front of us.
- Using a generic form when a bank or country has its own. Check with the receiving institution first.
- Waiting until a parent can no longer sign. The signer must be alert and understand the document. Plan ahead when health is changing.
- Names that don't match. The name on the POA should match the signer's ID and, for property, the deed.
- Sending a POA abroad without the apostille. Most foreign offices won't accept a notarized POA without it.
Official sources
- Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (Chapter 190B)
- Hague Conference: list of Apostille Convention countries
- Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth: apostille and certification information
Requirements change. Your attorney and the receiving office have the final word.
Where we meet you
What clients say
Boston Mobile Notary was incredibly helpful to my mother and my family in getting some important documents signed and notarized. They were responsive, prompt, professional, and courteous. In these days where banks, hospitals, and nursing homes limit what they'll notarize, Boston Mobile Notary was a life-saver and gave all of us peace of mind. We are very, very pleased with their service!
I had a very important set of documents that I needed signed and executed as well as notarized. My client was out of state and recovering in an out of state hospital These guys were great and would not hesitate to use them again. Professional and reliable !!!
We needed notary and apostille services urgently, and Boston Mobile Notary & Apostille was fantastic. She were responsive, communicative, and came right to us, handling everything quickly and professionally. Super nice as well — highly recommend!
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Frequently asked questions
Can you write my power of attorney?
No. Notaries public are not attorneys and cannot draft legal documents or give legal advice. Your attorney, or the office that will receive it, can provide the wording.
Can my parent sign it in the hospital?
Yes. We come to the bedside. The signer must be alert and understand the document. See Hospital and Bedside Notary.
Can I sign a power of attorney for someone else?
No. The person giving the authority (the principal) must sign in front of the notary.
Does it need to be translated?
Some countries require a certified or sworn translation. We check your country's rules and can include it in the same order.
I signed it in another state. Can you still help?
Yes. Documents notarized in another state are apostilled by that state, and we handle every step for you.
How much does it cost?
Every request is a little different, so we provide a personalized quote for each one. Get Your Quote
Need a power of attorney notarized?
Tell us where it will be used, and we'll confirm every step.