Updated August 08, 2023
An Alaska power of attorney allows a person to handle the needs of someone else for financial or medical reasons. All power of attorney documents in Alaska must be signed in the presence of a notary public or to (2) witnesses. After the form has been signed, it can be used and must be presented each time the agent performs on behalf of the principal.
Advance Health Care Directive – To elect an agent to handle health care decisions in the chance that the principal is not able to do so on their own. It combines a living will and medical power of attorney.
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Signing Requirements (AS 13.52.010(b)): Two (2) witnesses or a notary public.
Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney – Solely for the use of a financial representation of an individual or business. The document remains in effect if and when the principal should become in a mental state of incapacitation.
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Signing Requirements (AS 13.26.600): Notary public.
General (Financial) Power of Attorney – Used by a principal to select someone else to handle their personal monetary or business decisions, although unlike the durable, does not remain in effect if the principal should become incapacitated.
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Signing Requirements (AS 13.26.600): Notary public.
Limited (Financial) Power of Attorney – A principal that would like the agent to make decisions, conduct, or manage a clearly defined financial-related act.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – A parent may have another person handle the responsibility of their children with this form for a period of up to one (1) year.
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Signing Requirements (AS 13.26.066(f)) : Notary public.
Real Estate Power of Attorney – Elect another person to sell, manage, or have the power to refinance the premises.
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Signing Requirements (AS 13.26.600): Notary public.
Revocation of a Power of Attorney – To cancel a presently valid power of attorney form.
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Signing Requirements: No laws but recommended to be notarized.
Tax Power of Attorney (774 POA) – Used by a filer to have someone else, usually a certified public accountant (CPA), to handle all their tax preparation needs with the Department of Revenue.
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Signing Requirements: Principal only
Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form 847) – Used by an owner of a vehicle to choose someone else to sign any and all documents relating to title and registration for the following vehicle.
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Signing Requirements: Notary public.