New Jersey Real Estate Power of Attorney Form

The New Jersey Real Estate Power of Attorney accomplishes the recorded assignment of the attorney-in-fact to carry out stated operations connected to the property legally possessed by another. The standardized form can prove helpful when the owner of a piece of real estate is not present to sign for property transactions, allowing an appointed agent to administer select tasks.

Last updated September 13th, 2024

Laws

Statute – New Jersey Revised Statutes – Revised Durable Power of Attorney Act (§ 46-2B-8.1 – 46-2B-19)

Definitions – “Power of attorney” is a written instrument by which an individual known as the principal authorizes another individual or individuals or a qualified bank within the meaning of P.L.1948, c.67, s.28 (C.17:9A-28) known as the attorney-in-fact to perform specified acts on behalf of the principal as the principal’s agent (§ 46-2B-8.2(a)).

Signing Requirements – The principal is required to retain the services of a notary and one (1) witnessing party to ensure adequate certification of the event (§ 46-2B-8.9 and § 46-14-2.1)

Revocation – § 46-2B-8.10