Updated August 11, 2023
A Hawaii power of attorney represents a type of legal document that allows an individual (the “principal”) to confer authority upon another party (the “agent”) to act in the principal’s place in certain circumstances and situations. Some powers of attorney are broad and can be used in wide-ranging situations for an extended period of time, while others are specialized for a given situation or limited for a certain time period. Probably the most important thing to consider when using any of these forms is who your agent will be. Is the person trustworthy, responsible, and available? These are considerations that you must take into account as the agent will be making decisions that affect you and your assets.
 Advance Health Care Directive – Allows a person to choose an agent to make healthcare decisions on their behalf (medical power of attorney) and elect a course of care (living will).
Download: PDF Signing Requirements (§ 327E-3) – Two (2) witnesses or a notary public. |
 Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney – Allows the designation of a trusted agent to continue to act on your behalf even in the event that you can no longer make decisions for yourself.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 551E-3(b)) – Notary public. |
 General (Financial) Power of Attorney – Unlike a durable power of attorney, this form becomes void if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 551E-3) – Notary public. |
 Limited Power of Attorney – Or “special,” as the name suggests, is used for limited or specific circumstances.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 551E-3) – Notary public. |
 Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – Allows appointment of a guardian for a minor in the event the parents anticipate being deployed or otherwise unavailable.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: No laws but mentioned to be notarized. |
 Power of Attorney for Revocation – This form is used to revoke any type of power of attorney, however, in addition to filling it out and signing it, the principal must notify the agent of cancellation and any institutions that may be relying on the original POA.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: No laws but recommended to be notarized. |
 Real Estate Power of Attorney – To be used when a landlord would like to designate someone else to handle the purchase and sale of their property. May also be used for the agent selected to manage the premises.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 551E-3) – Notary public. |
 Tax Power of Attorney (Form N-848) – This form allows a principal to designate an accountant or other representative to represent them in front of the Department of Taxation.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements – Taxpayer and their representative. |
 Vehicle Power of Attorney (DMVL596-2-09) – This form lets you appoint a person to represent you with matters involving your motor vehicle and the county motor vehicle department.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements – Vehicle owner and a notary public. |