By Type (9)
 Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney – Used to appoint an agent to handle your affairs in the event you become incapacitated.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses and a notary public.[1] |
 Advance Directive – Used to designate a person to represent your health care decisions and interests on your behalf.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses.[2] |
 General (Financial) Power of Attorney – For general financial affairs, but it becomes void if the principal becomes incapacitated. It should not be used if you are planning for incapacity.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses and a notary public.[1][3] |
 Limited Power of Attorney – For those situations where you have a discrete-time period or transaction where you need someone to stand in your place.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses and a notary public.[4] |
 Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – For those situations when you need someone to be in charge of your children if you are away or unavailable.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses and a notary public.[3][5] |
 Revocation of Power of Attorney – Used when you want to cancel a POA that you had made previously. The involved parties must be notified in addition to completing this form.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: No laws, but a notary acknowledgment is recommended. |
 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 – The State of Maryland recognizes the Federal Tax Form 2848 for all power of attorney tax purposes.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements: The principal only. |
 Vehicle Power of Attorney – Allows you to appoint someone to handle your vehicle titling and registration transactions with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements: The principal only. |