Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles · Nevada state form
VP-249 Affidavit of Acknowledgment for a Power of Attorney
VP-249 is completed by an agent to affirm that a power of attorney is a true copy and, to the agent’s knowledge, remains valid and the principal is alive.
- What this form is
- The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles’ VP-249 affidavit is for an agent named in a power of attorney. The agent declares that the submitted power of attorney is a true copy and, to the agent’s knowledge, the principal is alive and the relevant powers have not been altered or terminated. The affidavit is for acknowledgment only and must accompany the other required documents, including the power of attorney.
- Who needs it
- An agent named in a power of attorney may complete VP-249 when providing the affidavit with other required documents.
- Why it needs a notary
- The affidavit includes a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn before a notary or authorized DMV representative. Notarization can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit it to the Nevada agency named on the form. The affidavit must accompany all other required documents, including the power of attorney; signatures must be original, and photocopies are not acceptable.
Questions
Who completes VP-249?
The document says the affiant completing VP-249 must be the agent of the power of attorney. The agent identifies the principal and affirms the information in the affidavit.
Does VP-249 need to be notarized?
Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the affiant subscribed and swore to the affidavit before a notary or authorized DMV representative. Online notarization is available with a commissioned online notary.
What must accompany VP-249?
The form says VP-249 is for acknowledgment only and must accompany all other required documents, including a power of attorney. It also states signatures must be originals and photocopies are not acceptable.