AGENCY: Washington County (Utah). County Recorder

SERIES: 23685
TITLE: Powers of attorney index
DATES: 1901-1988.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by initial letter of surname, thereunder chronological.

DESCRIPTION: A power of attorney is a legal document which authorizes someone to execute any conveyance of real estate as an agent or attorney for the owner. Powers of attorney are valid only after they have been acknowledged, certified and recorded (Utah Code, Annotated 57-1-8). The Washington County recorder did not keep a separate book for powers of attorney, but mixed them with deeds and other land related records. However, in accordance with Utah law (Utah Code, Annotated 17-21-6), she kept an index to powers of attorney which provides the date of filing and the book and page were recorded. This index includes both the names of property owners and designated attorneys, and indicates when and if the power of attorney was revoked.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Microfilm master: For records beginning in 1902 through 1988. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: For records beginning in 1902 through 1988. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical Legal

This series is an index to powers of attorney in the Washington County deeds books.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public