Must a real estate closing power of attorney be recorded? | NC

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Q: Does a power of attorney for a real estate closing need to be recorded? A: Yes. Under North Carolina law, if an agent uses a power of attorney to sign a real property transfer, the power of attorney, or a certified copy, must be recorded with the Register of Deeds before the transfer is signed. This is especially important in a home sale, because the buyer, closing attorney, and title company…