Would your sister be able to sign and have her portion notarized in Oregon after receiving the form, or are you trying to complete the entire notarization before sending it to her?

Are there any witnesses required in addition to notarization for the Oregon durable POA form?

Understood! So you're just wondering what you need to do here, correct?

The short answer? You can notarize your signature in Mississippi and then mail the document to your sister in Oregon for her to sign before a notary there. Oregon law allows a durable power of attorney to be valid if properly signed and notarized by both parties, regardless of where each notarization occurs. You do not need to be physically present when your sister signs, as long as both signatures are independently notarized.

Here is the long answer: The Oregon Uniform Power of Attorney Act (ORS 127.005–127.045) accepts notarization from another state as valid if it meets that state’s requirements. Your sister’s notarization in Oregon will establish the authenticity of her execution, and your notarization in Mississippi will validate your part as the agent (Miss. Code Ann. § 25-34-1 et seq.).

Some template forms mention that both parties must sign together, but that usually refers to convenience rather than legal necessity. Having both notarizations done separately is legally sound as long as each section is properly dated and notarized.

Here’s what to do step by step:

1. Complete your section of the form and have your signature notarized in Mississippi.
2. Mail the original notarized document to your sister in Oregon.
3. Have your sister sign and notarize her section in front of an Oregon notary.
4. Confirm both notarizations include the correct state, county, and notary details.

I know it’s a lot, but does that help make sense of things a bit more? I want to make sure I didn’t leave anything out.

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