At First Law Solicitors, we provide professional signing and witnessing services for General Powers of Attorney. A General Power of Attorney allows someone you trust to manage your financial or legal affairs for a specific period or purpose, such as while you are abroad or temporarily unable to act. Our solicitors ensure that your document is properly executed, witnessed and certified so that it is valid and effective under UK law.
A General Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorises one or more people, known as attorneys, to act on your behalf. It is commonly used for short-term or specific situations, such as managing property or bank accounts while you are travelling or absent, dealing with business or investment matters, or authorising a trusted person to sign documents for you.
Unlike a Lasting Power of Attorney, a General Power of Attorney is only valid while you still have mental capacity and it can be revoked at any time. Our solicitors ensure that your General Power of Attorney is signed and executed correctly so that it is legally valid and ready for immediate use.
We offer a straightforward signing and certification service for General Powers of Attorney. During your appointment, our solicitor will verify your identity using original photographic identification such as a passport or driving licence. We will confirm that you are signing the document voluntarily and that you appear to understand its nature and effect. The solicitor will then witness your signature and add the required certification or statement of execution where necessary.
This service ensures that your General Power of Attorney is properly signed and witnessed in accordance with the Powers of Attorney Act 1971 and current legal practice. If your document has been drafted elsewhere, we can check that the wording and layout meet UK execution standards before you sign. We do not advise on the terms of the document unless you specifically request a separate legal advice appointment.
Since 2025, solicitor witnessing and certification may also be completed digitally under the Digital Verification Services framework, where accepted by the receiving organisation. Our solicitors can witness and certify General Powers of Attorney through secure video appointments, using Qualified Electronic Signatures to complete the process.
This option is particularly suitable for clients who are abroad or unable to attend an appointment in person. All digital signing records are securely stored and fully traceable, ensuring compliance with current electronic execution and evidentiary standards.
All information and documents are handled with strict confidentiality. Records are managed and stored in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the supervision of the Information Commission, formerly the ICO. Original documents are examined and returned immediately after signing, and certified records are stored securely within encrypted systems.
At First Law Solicitors, we make the signing process clear, efficient and compliant. Our solicitors ensure that every General Power of Attorney is properly witnessed, certified and executed in line with current legal requirements.
We offer convenient appointment options, including in-person and remote witnessing, allowing you to complete your signing wherever you are. Our professional and careful approach gives you confidence that your Power of Attorney will be accepted by banks, solicitors and other organisations without delay.
If you need a General Power of Attorney witnessed or certified, contact First Law Solicitors today. We provide prompt, reliable and compliant signing services for clients across the United Kingdom and overseas.
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