Connecticut Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

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Updated July 16, 2026

A Connecticut minor (child) power of attorney gives an individual the right and powers to act as a child's guardian in place of their actual legal parent or guardian. Once completed, this form allows the appointed person to act on behalf of the issuing parent.

Where does the child currently reside?

This is important for State laws.

Which COUNTY does the child currently reside?

County

Which PARISH does the child currently reside?

Parish

A parent may not use this form to delegate parental powers regarding a child who is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under s. 48.13, 48.14, 938.12, 938.13, or 938.14, Wis. Stats.

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Tennessee. For delegations of parental authority in Tennessee, use of a state-supplied form is required. The form may be downloaded at:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/legal/legal_poa_minor_child_form.pdf

(1) If a child has another living parent whose whereabouts are known and who is willing and able to provide care and custody for the child, a parent may not leave the child with another person unless the other parent consents to the appointment in writing. (2) You may not appoint a temporary agent if your parental rights have been terminated or you have signed a voluntary surrender.

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A power of attorney is not a valid means of delegating childcare authority in the state of Maryland. Please contact the clerk of your county court for information about temporary guardianship.

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Laws

Maximum Term: No statutory limitation.
Signing Requirements: Must be notarized.^[1]
Temporary Guardian: Application/Appointment of Temporary Guardian (Form PC-504): May be used when petitioning the court due to a parent being incompetent or in military service.

Sample

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Sources

§ 1-350d

Connecticut Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form