Frequently Asked Questions

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that authorizes another person — called your agent or attorney-in-fact — to act on your behalf in legal, financial, or medical matters. The person granting the authority is called the principal. POAs can be broad or narrow in scope, and they can cover healthcare decisions, financial transactions, or both.

Yes, absolutely. Any mentally competent adult who granted a power of attorney has the legal right to revoke it at any time, for any reason. You do not need your agent’s permission or consent. This right is established in every state’s laws. The process typically involves signing a formal revocation document, having it notarized, and delivering it to your agent and any relevant third parties.

We understand this is one of the most difficult parts of the process, and we don’t take it lightly. Family dynamics are complicated, and it’s natural to worry about the reaction. However, revoking a POA is your legal right as an adult. Your parents may be disappointed or upset, but they have no legal basis to prevent you from revoking. You are not doing anything wrong by asserting your autonomy. If you’re in a situation where you fear retaliation or abuse, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted counselor or support organization.

The one-time fee for generating your state-specific revocation document is $50. There are no subscriptions, no hidden fees, and no upsells. You pay once and receive your document. Coupon codes may be available from time to time — if you have one, you can apply it at checkout. The notarization step is a separate service with its own fee, typically around $25, paid directly to the notary provider.

In most cases, no. Revoking a power of attorney is a straightforward legal process, and our service generates the appropriate document for your state. However, if your situation involves complex legal matters — such as ongoing litigation, disputes over property, or if you believe your agent has misused their authority — we recommend consulting with a licensed attorney who can provide personalized legal advice.

Notarization is a process where a licensed notary public verifies your identity and witnesses your signature on a document. Many states require that a revocation of power of attorney be notarized to be legally valid. Even in states where it is not strictly required, notarization adds an extra layer of legal protection. Thanks to modern technology, you can now complete notarization online via video call from your home — no need to visit a notary’s office in person.

The online form takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Once you’ve paid and your document is generated, you can proceed to notarization immediately or schedule it for a more convenient time. The online notarization session itself typically takes about 15 minutes. In many cases, you can complete the entire process — from filling out the form to having a notarized document — in under an hour.

Once you sign and notarize your revocation document, your agent’s authority ends when they receive notice of the revocation. This is why delivering the revocation is so important. You should also send copies to any third parties who may have been relying on the original POA — banks, hospitals, schools, insurance companies, and so on. We provide a checklist and guidance to help you notify all the right people.

The revocation process is the same regardless of whether the POA covers healthcare, financial, or general matters. However, if you are revoking a healthcare POA, we strongly recommend that you have an alternative plan in place. Consider designating a new healthcare agent you trust, or make sure you have an advance directive that reflects your wishes. Revoking a healthcare POA without an alternative means that healthcare decisions will default to your state’s laws regarding next-of-kin or surrogate decision-making.

Your parents will only be notified if they are the agent(s) named in the power of attorney. For the revocation to be legally effective, you must deliver a copy of the signed and notarized revocation to your agent. If your parent is your agent, then yes, they will necessarily learn about the revocation. However, Unsign itself does not independently contact your parents or anyone else — the notification is entirely in your hands, and we provide guidance on how and when to deliver it.