Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a document in which one person, the principal, grants another person, the agent or attorney-in-fact, authority to act on their behalf in specified financial, property, or other matters. Use this when you need to authorize someone to act on your behalf — for financial, property, or other matters you specify. Power of attorney rules vary by state, so review the notarization/witnessing note in the document and confirm your state's requirements before relying on it.
What's included
A ready-to-use power of attorney with signature fields already placed for Principal and Agent (Attorney-in-Fact). 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 principal and agent
- Scope of granted authority
- Durability provision for incapacity
- Effective date and duration
- Agent's accounting and compensation terms
- Revocation and witnessing/notarization requirements
What you'll fill in
[Principal Name][Agent (Attorney-in-Fact) Name][Scope of Authority Granted][Effective Date][Durability Election (durable or non-durable)][Expiration or Termination Conditions][Successor Agent Name, if any]Legal summary
Signing a power of attorney legally authorizes the named agent to act on the principal's behalf within the scope described, which can range from a single transaction to broad financial authority. Requirements for making a power of attorney valid, such as witnesses or notarization, vary significantly by jurisdiction, so the specific formalities needed should be confirmed separately before relying on the document.
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FAQ
Is this Power of Attorney 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 Power of Attorney?
This template includes signature fields for Principal and Agent (Attorney-in-Fact) — already placed, so you just fill in the details and send.
Can I edit this Power of Attorney 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 Power of Attorney?
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.
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