Power of attorney apostille
Used for foreign property sales, estate matters handled from abroad, and business filings that need a signature you can't deliver in person.
What you need
The document has to be notarized before it can be apostilled — a Washington notary's signature and seal, dated and current. If it isn't notarized yet, bring the original in person and I'll notarize it at intake, since I'm a commissioned Washington notary myself.
A timing note worth knowing
Powers of attorney are often drafted by an attorney in another state or country for use here — if that's your situation, confirm with them whether the notarization needs to happen before or after any other signing formalities, since re-notarizing after the fact can mean starting over.
Common destinations
Overseas property sales and estate administration are the most frequent reasons this document needs an apostille, usually on a deadline tied to a closing date. Tell me the date up front and I'll flag it if the timeline is tight.