By Type (12)
 Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney – For financial decision-making only. Remains valid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements – Notary public.[1] |
 Advance Directive – Combines a living will and a medical power of attorney so a patient can state terminal treatment options and select a health care agent.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses. |
 General (Financial) Power of Attorney – For financial decision-making only. It becomes invalid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public.[1] |
 Limited Power of Attorney – For a one-time activity or special permission to conduct a specific undertaking.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public.[1] |
| Living Will – Declaration to make end-of-life decisions and treatment options including organ donation.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses. |
 Medical Power of Attorney – Allows someone else to make medical decisions on your behalf.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses. |
 Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – For a parent to select someone else to have medical and everyday care for the child.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public. |
 Real Estate Power of Attorney – Elect someone else to handle the sale or leasing of a property.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public.[1] |
 Revocation of Power of Attorney – Cancels a power of attorney designation.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Principal only. |
 Springing Power of Attorney – Allows a durable power of attorney to ‘kick-in’ upon a principal’s subsequent incapacity.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public. |
 Tax Power of Attorney (Form D-2848) – To choose someone else, usually an accountant or tax attorney, to complete taxes in relation to Washington D.C.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements: Principal only. |
 Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form DMV-VSPA-01) – Select another person to handle registration or the buying and selling of a vehicle.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements: Principal and agent. |
Laws
- Financial Powers of Attorney – Chapter 26 (Uniform General Power of Attorney)
- Health-Care Powers of Attorney – Chapter 22 (Health-Care Decisions)