For a power of attorney, does it have to be filed with the County Clerk even if it's notarized?

Answer 1

For the power of attorney, it depends on what you want to do with it. If you want banks to honor it, they will need a copy of it for their files. They may also want to have documents signed by you as principal and your attorney-in-fact as agent.

If you want to have your attorney-in-fact convey real estate under the power of attorney, the power of attorney must be recorded in the office for recording of deeds (Recorder of Deeds or similar office in your jurisdiction).

Certain kinds of powers of attorney have other requirements. For instance, if you have a health care power of attorney and/or "advance health care directive", a copy of it should be in your medical records with each physician or health care provider you use. If you need to enter a hospital for a medical or surgical procedure, they should also have a copy for their records.

Answer 2

The power of attorney must be filed with the Notary Public and not necessarily be with the County Clerk. Do so if required by the law in your place.