anyone knows how to solve this Power of Attorney problem?

Question

Hi everyone.  I'm in contract to purchase this property.  The seller is in a coma and cannot sign.  The seller is being represented by his relative who has Power of Attorney.  The County Recorder's Office (out of state) won't record the Deed unless they see and also record the original Power of Attorney paper along with the Deed.  The problem is the person with the POA won't send out the original POA paper because if it is lost in the mail or lost by the County after recording, it will be a big problem for the seller who is in a coma.  The Recorder's Office won't accept a photocopy of the POA paper when recording the Deed.   Anyone knows of a solution to this problem?  Thanks.

Katy Nguyen · Answer

I mentioned to the person with the POA I will pay for the Fed Ex, but he won't do it.  He's very old, and won't send out the original out of fear it might get lost.  I like your suggestion about a certified copy of the POA.  Will look into that.  Thanks.

Mindy Jensen · Answer

@Katy Nguyen , where is the person with the POA, and where is this transaction taking place? It sounds like a long-distance POA. I like the certified copy, too.

Andrew Holmes · Answer

How about if the person with the POA. Over night's it with a FEDEX to a title company. Pay the title company to hand carry the POA to the county.

Also will the county accept a certified copy of the POA.

Sometimes a notary may be requested to provide a certified copy of a Power of Attorney. A certified copy means that the certifying person, has examined the original document and the copy and that the copy is a true and correct duplicate of the original document.