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Washington D.C. Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney Form

A Washington D.C. durable power of attorney allows an individual ("principal") to select someone else ("agent") to handle any type of financial decision on their behalf. The agent can continue to exercise the financial powers listed in the form even after the principal becomes incapacitated.
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Updated June 18, 2024

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Signing Requirements

A power of attorney must be signed by the principal, or in the principal’s conscious presence by another authorized individual, before a notary public. (§ 21–2601.05)

Laws

Definition of “Durable”

‘Durable,’ with respect to a power of attorney, means not terminated by the principal’s incapacity. (§ 21–2601.02(2))

Definition of “Power of Attorney”

‘Power of attorney’ means a writing or other record that grants authority to an agent to act in the place of the principal, whether or not the term “power of attorney” is used. (§ 21–2601.02(7))

Statutory Form

A statutory form for financial powers of attorney is available under § 21–2603.01.