A New York Affidavit That Power of Attorney Is In Full Force And Effect is a legal document used in the state of New York to attest that a Power of Attorney has been executed lawfully and is in full force and effect. This document is typically used by the principal (the person giving another person the authority to act on their behalf) to ensure that the Power of Attorney is recognized and enforceable by courts and third-parties. It is important to note that this document is different from the Power of Attorney itself and must be signed and notarized in order to be legally binding. There are two types of New York Affidavit That Power of Attorney Is In Full Force And Effect: (1) Durable Power of Attorney Affidavit, which is used to affirm that a durable power of attorney is still valid and in effect; and (2) General Power of Attorney Affidavit, which is used to affirm that a general power of attorney is still valid and in effect.