
North Carolina Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
A power of attorney form in North Carolina enables an individual to manage another person’s affairs, which may include financial, medical, or other personal matters. Such documents are often used by seniors or individuals who require help in managing their day-to-day tasks.
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Advance Directive
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Allows a person to select a health care agent (medical power of attorney) and set out their end-of-life treatment options (living will).
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.

Durable POA
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Used to appoint someone to handle one's financial affairs even after incapacitation.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.

General POA
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Used for general financial affairs, but it automatically terminates upon the principal's incapacity.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Limited POA
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Used typically in discrete transactions. For instance, you may anticipate being away when the closing of your vacation home is supposed to take place.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Medical POA
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This allows you to appoint another person to communicate with healthcare providers on your behalf when you're unable to.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public.

Minor POA
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This form allows a parent to give a caretaker the ability to act on the children's behalf in the event of an emergency or school issue when the parents can't be reached.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Real Estate POA
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Allows an individual to have the ability of the landlord to sell, negotiate, and close on a piece of real property on another's behalf.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Revocation of POA
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Used when revoking a POA. When revoking a POA, it is important to use this form and inform all relevant parties.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.

State Tax Filing POA
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Allows you to appoint another person, usually a tax professional, to represent your interests in front of the tax authority in North Carolina.
Signing Requirements: Principal and representative.

Motor Vehicle POA
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This is also a limited type of POA that allows you to appoint someone to act for you with the division of motor vehicles in North Carolina.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Springing POA
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Allows a durable power of attorney to 'kick-in' upon a principal's subsequent incapacity.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.