Power of Attorney Notary in Happy Valley, Oregon
In Happy Valley, a power of attorney is often signed so that someone else can sell, buy or refinance a house: a spouse who is travelling at closing, an owner who has moved out of state, or a parent who can no longer manage the paperwork. Pac Signing Notary notarizes it at your home or at our Lake Oswego office. See all our power of attorney notary services in Oregon.
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Using a power of attorney for real estate
- Check that it covers real estate. The document should give the agent power over real property, and many title companies want the property described.
- It must be notarized. Oregon does not require notarization for every power of attorney, but one used to convey real property must be acknowledged before a notary so it can be recorded with the county (ORS 93.670).
- Send it to the title company early. Most escrow officers want to review and approve the power of attorney days before closing, not on the day.
- Recording. The title company usually records it with the Clackamas County clerk together with the deed.
Who signs what
| Person | What they do |
|---|---|
| Owner (principal) | Signs the power of attorney in front of our notary, with photo ID |
| Agent | Later signs the closing documents for the owner, as the title company directs |
| Title or escrow company | Approves the power of attorney and records it |
If the owner is abroad, they sign in front of a notary or consulate there instead, and we can notarize the agent’s closing documents here.
We are notaries, not lawyers. We do not draft the document or advise on its wording; we check identity and witness the signature.
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Notarization | $10 per signature |
| Mobile notary visit | $70 for the first 10 miles, plus $2 per mile after that |
| Oregon apostille, if the document goes abroad | $195 for the first document |
Example: a married couple each signing a power of attorney before a home sale, at their Happy Valley home: $70 for the visit plus $20 for two signatures, $90 in total.
See the full price list.
How we serve Happy Valley
Happy Valley is east of I-205, and most customers here book a mobile notary at home, at work or at the title company. The closest office is our Lake Oswego office at 5 Centerpointe Dr, Suite 400, open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm, with free parking.
We also serve Clackamas, Damascus, Pleasant Valley and Sunnyside. For other documents at closing, see our real estate notary services.
Frequently asked questions
Does a power of attorney need to be notarized to sell a house in Oregon?
Yes. To be recorded and used to convey real property, it must be acknowledged before a notary (ORS 93.670).
Can the agent sign the closing documents for me?
Yes, if the power of attorney covers real estate and the title company approves it. Send it to them before closing.
Can you come to my home in Happy Valley?
Yes. A mobile visit is $70 for the first 10 miles plus $2 per mile after that, and $10 per notarized signature.
Do you write the power of attorney?
No. We are notaries, not lawyers. Your attorney or title company provides the document.
Book your signing
Book an appointment or call (971) 394-4152. Tell us the closing date and the title company, if you know them.