North Dakota Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
A power of attorney form in North Dakota enables a person to appoint someone to make decisions on their behalf regarding financial, medical, or personal matters. The individual who grants this authority, referred to as the "principal," should select a trustworthy person to act as the designated "agent."
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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 or a notary public.
Durable POA
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This version grants power over the property and assets of the person granting the power even after they become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: None, but notarization is recommended.
General POA
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This version also grants general power over the property and assets of the principal, but it self-terminates upon the incapacity of the principal.
Signing Requirements: None, but notarization is recommended.
Limited POA
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This version is for use when there is a specific event or time period for which you are seeking short-term representation.
Signing Requirements: None, but notarization is recommended.
Medical POA
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Used exclusively for health care decision-making and only when the principal can't make their own decisions.
Signing Requirements: Notary acknowledgment or two witnesses.
Minor POA
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This form is limited to decision-making involving the principal's minor children. It is generally used when parents are temporarily unavailable.
Signing Requirements: None, but notarization is recommended.
Real Estate POA
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Used to elect someone to handle all aspects of real property to the benefit of the owner in relation to its sale, purchase of another property, or management.
Signing Requirements: None, but notarization is recommended.
Revocation of POA
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This is used when an individual wants to cancel or terminate an existing POA.
Signing Requirements: None, but notarization is recommended.
State Tax Filing POA
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This form is used when a person wishes to have a representative handle any tax issues with the Office of the Tax Commissioner.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Motor Vehicle POA
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This form is used when a person wishes to have an agent or designee handle motor vehicle affairs.
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: None, but notarization is recommended.
The Significance of POA
