By Type (10)
 Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney – Allows a person (“principal”) to choose someone else (“agent”) to conduct financial activities on their behalf even if they are incapacitated.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.[1] |
 General (Financial) Power of Attorney – Used similarly to the durable power of attorney except does not remain valid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.[1] |
 Limited Power of Attorney – Used to authorize an agent for limited transactions and circumstances, such as if the principal is unavailable to attend a closing.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.[1] |
 Medical Power of Attorney – This healthcare proxy allows the principal to appoint a friend or relative to make their healthcare decisions when they are unable to.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses.[2] |
 Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – This form is used to appoint another adult to make decisions on behalf of their children when they are not available.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.[1] |
 Revocation of Power of Attorney – This form is used when a principal wants to terminate an existing POA. Copies must be provided to all involved parties on the POA.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Not mentioned; notary public is recommended.[3] |
 Real Estate Power of Attorney – Used to appoint an agent to make real estate and property-related decisions on your behalf.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.[1] |
 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 and two witnesses. |
 Tax Power of Attorney (Form POA-1) – This form is used to appoint a tax professional in order to allow them to act on your behalf with the New York state tax authority.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements: Notary public or two (2) witnesses. |
 Vehicle Power of Attorney – Used to appoint an agent to represent your interests in front of motor vehicle authority in New York.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.[1] |