A. Not unless the Power of Attorney is used in a real estate transaction. In that case, it must be recorded (filed) in the County Clerk’s office in the County where the property is located. When you file it in the County Clerk’s office, the Power of Attorney is a public record open to inspection. A writing that revokes a filed Power of Attorney must also be filed in that same County Clerk’s office. If you file a Power of Attorney in the County Clerk’s office, you will be able to get “certified” copies for a small fee. A certified copy is legally equivalent to the original and it is often convenient to have on hand.