sec 6.8 Powers of Attorney for Federal Agencies

When someone signs a document on behalf of a federal agency using a power of attorney, the title examiner can accept it as valid under certain conditions. First, the power of attorney itself must have been published in the Federal Register. Second, the document that was recorded must clearly point back to that Federal Register listing, showing exactly where the power of attorney was published.

In simple terms, this rule lets people trust documents signed by someone acting on behalf of a federal agency, as long as there's a clear paper trail. The recorded document needs to reference the specific citation in the Federal Register, so anyone checking the title can verify that the person signing actually had the legal authority to do so.

This standard makes it easier to handle property transactions involving federal agencies. Instead of requiring extra proof or separate documentation, it allows examiners to rely on the public record. As long as the power of attorney was properly published and the recorded document mentions where to find it, the transaction can move forward smoothly.