Authorization Form
An authorization form is a document in which one person grants another named individual specific, limited authority to act on their behalf for a defined purpose and period. Use this when you need to formally authorize someone — a family member, employee, or representative — to act on your behalf for a defined purpose, with clear limits and an expiration date.
What's included
A ready-to-use authorization form with signature fields already placed for Authorizing Party and Authorized Individual. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Identification of the authorizing person and authorized individual
- Scope of authorized actions
- Effective date and expiration date
- Limitations on authority
- Revocation conditions
What you'll fill in
[Authorizing Party Name][Authorized Individual Name][Scope of Authority][Effective Date][Expiration Date][Purpose of Authorization][Identification Number, if applicable]Legal summary
Signing this form gives the named individual the legal ability to act on the authorizing party's behalf for the specific purpose and time period described, without transferring broader decision-making power. The authority ends automatically at expiration or earlier if revoked, and does not extend beyond the scope stated in the form.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Authorization Form legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Authorization Form?
This template includes signature fields for Authorizing Party and Authorized Individual — already placed, so you just fill in the details and send.
Can I edit this Authorization Form before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Authorization Form?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Fill out this Authorization Form for a family member to pick up medical records on my behalf.”
“Explain the scope of authority granted in this Authorization Form and any limits it should include.”
“Adapt this Authorization Form for a one-time transaction instead of an ongoing authorization.”
Why teams start with Docracy
“Docracy is a great product that I have tested and am using. It is easy to use, has good tools, is always up to date, and implements new features. Highly recommended.”— DACH Advisory
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.