Updated January 11, 2023
Washington D.C. power of attorney forms allows you to appoint someone else to make financial or medical decisions on your behalf. Depending on the form selected, it is required to be signed in the presence of a notary public. After signing, the form may be used immediately by the agent.
 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: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses. |
 Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney – For financial decision-making only. Remains valid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 21–2101) – Notary public. |
 General (Financial) Power of Attorney – For financial decision-making only. It becomes invalid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 21–2101): Notary public. |
 Limited Power of Attorney – For a one-time activity or special permission to conduct a specific undertaking.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public. |
| Living Will – Declaration to make end-of-life decisions and treatment options including organ donation.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses. |
 Medical Power of Attorney – Allows someone else to make medical decisions on your behalf.
Download: Adobe 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: Adobe 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: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public. |
 Revocation of Power of Attorney – Cancels a power of attorney designation.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Principal only. |
 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: Adobe 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: Adobe PDF Signing Requirements: Principal and agent. |
Laws
- Durable (Financial) – Chapter 21 (Uniform General Power of Attorney)
- Medical Laws – Chapter 22 (Health-Care Decisions)