Updated August 22, 2024
Michigan power of attorney forms provides a method by which a person (“principal”) can appoint someone else (“agent”) to represent their interests and act with the same authority. After the form is completed and signed in accordance with state law, it may be used immediately by the agent with the form being presented at each occurrence when representing the principal.
 Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney – To elect someone else to make any type of financial-related act. Remains valid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses or a notary public.[1] |
 General (Financial) Power of Attorney – For any financial-related activity but does not remain valid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: No laws, although like the durable version, two (2) witnesses or notary public are recommended. |
 Limited Power of Attorney – If you just need someone to represent you for a discrete transaction, a limited POA is probably the way you want to go.
Download: PDF, Microsoft Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Not mentioned, but two (2) witnesses and a notary acknowledgment are recommended. |
 Medical Power of Attorney – To elect someone else to make medical decisions on a patient’s behalf if they cannot do so themself.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses.[2] |
 Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – To choose someone else to handle day-to-day care and activities on behalf of the child.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: No laws, but two (2) witnesses or notary public is recommended.[3] |
 Power of Attorney Revocation Form – To cancel and terminate a current power of attorney designation.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: No laws, although like the durable version, two (2) witnesses or notary public are recommended. |
 Real Estate Power of Attorney Form – To elect an individual to handle the selling, leasing, or everyday management of the property.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses or a notary public.[1] |
 Tax Power of Attorney (Form 151) – If you need your accountant or tax attorney to make filings for you with the tax department, you may need to fill out this form.
Download: PDF 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. Alternatively, it can be signed in the presence of two witnesses, both of whom also sign the power. |
 Vehicle Power of Attorney (TR-128) – If you need to have someone else take care of your registration and titling of your vehicle, you may need to fill out one of these forms.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements: Principal only. |