Updated January 14, 2023
Oregon power of attorney forms provide a way for a person (“principal”) to make another individual (“agent”) their legal representative for specific tasks or affairs. This is common among elderly adults who give their spouse or children rights over their financial and medical care if they cannot speak for themselves. Once signed, the agent may immediately start acting on behalf of the principal by presenting the document to third (3rd) parties.
By Type (9) |
 Advance Directive – This form is for use when you want to appoint another to make health care decisions on your behalf if you cannot make them for yourself.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 127.515(2)(b)) – Two (2) witnesses or a notary acknowledgment. |
 Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney – Can be used to appoint a person to manage your financial affairs, including the acquisition and disposition of assets. This type will stay in effect beyond the point where you can no longer make your own decisions.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (ORS 127.005(1)(a)): Principal only. |
 General (Financial) Power of Attorney – This form is similar to the “durable” type because it allows you to appoint another to handle a broad range of financial matters. However, this type terminates when the principal is determined to be incapacitated and unable to make his or her own decisions.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (ORS 127.005(1)(a)): Principal only. |
 Limited Power of Attorney – This form is used in limited situations, such as a single transaction or a discrete time period.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 127.005): Not specifically mentioned; witness and/or notary acknowledgment recommended. |
 Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – This form is for use when you want to have someone in place to be in charge of your children if you are unavailable. This will allow your appointed person to decide on the children’s health care and schooling.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 109.056): Not specifically mentioned; notarization is recommended. |
 Real Estate Power of Attorney – For the benefit of a landlord, this document allows the designation of a person to handle any and all aspects of the sale or management of real property.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 93.670): Signed by the principal and, in certain instances, acknowledged before a notary public. |
 Revocation of Power of Attorney – This form is for use when you seek to cancel a POA that you have executed in the past. In addition to filling this out, you will need to ensure all the relevant parties receive notice of the revocation.
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 127.015): Not specifically mentioned; notary acknowledgment is recommended. |
 Tax Power of Attorney (Form 150-800-005) – This form is used when you seek to appoint a tax professional to handle your tax matters before the taxing authority.
Download: Adobe PDF Signing Requirements: Principal only. |
 Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form 735-500) – For when you wish to appoint another to handle your motor vehicle titling and registration in front of the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.
Download: Adobe PDF Signing Requirements: Principal only. |