The cost for obtaining a power of attorney in Virginia can vary significantly based on the resources used during the process. If an attorney is engaged to create the POA, the cost of hiring the attorney can range from $150 or more. If the POA is personally drafted, obtaining a POA form will be a significant cost. However, some websites can charge as much as $30 for a form. The other significant cost is the fee of the notary public who notarizes the document. In Virginia, this fee will not exceed $5.00. So, for a POA drawn up from a free online resource without the involvement of an attorney and acknowledged by a notary public, the cost should not exceed $5.00.