Types (6)
Durable (Statutory)
The state’s statutory form grants an agent continuing authority to manage the principal’s financial and legal affairs. The document remains enforceable even if the principal later becomes incapacitated.
General (Financial)
Provides the agent with broad financial decision-making powers, covering banking, investments, and property management. The form is automatically revoked if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Limited (PDF)
Authorizes the agent to handle only the narrowly defined tasks specified by the principal. Well-suited for situations requiring assistance with a single financial or legal matter.
Medical (Advance Directive)
Also known as an advance directive, this form allows the principal to designate a health care agent and express their treatment preferences. The agent’s authority begins when the principal is unable to direct their own medical care.
Minor Child
Gives a parent the ability to assign temporary guardianship of their child to a trusted individual. The appointed person may oversee the child’s education, health care, and day-to-day welfare.
Motor Vehicle (ITD-3368)
Form ITD-3368 authorizes an agent to conduct vehicle-related business with the Transportation Department, including title transfers, registration, and sales.
Signing Requirements
| Type | Requirement |
| Durable (Statutory) | Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.[1] |
| General (Financial) | The principal must sign with notarial acknowledgment.[1] |
| Limited | Requires the principal’s signature acknowledged before a notary public.[1] |
| Medical (Advance Directive) | Signed by the principal. No witness or notarization is required by statute.[2] |
| Minor Child | Must be signed by the parent or guardian and acknowledged before a notary public.[1] |
| Motor Vehicle | The vehicle owner must sign the form. Notarization is required. |