Indiana Power of Attorney Forms

Indiana Power of Attorney Forms

An Indiana power of attorney form gives a mentally-competent person the ability to assign one or more people to act on their behalf. The person that completes the form is legally known as the “principal”, and the person they designate is known as the “agent”. It becomes official once the selected document is filled-out, signed by the principal, notarized, and distributed. A POA can only be revoked by the principal themselves in Indiana.

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Types (6)

Advance Directive

Allows the principal to designate a health care representative and document their medical treatment preferences. The form takes effect when the principal is determined by a physician to be unable to communicate their own health care decisions.

 

Durable

Grants an agent continuing authority over the principal’s financial and legal matters. The agent’s powers remain in effect even if the principal is subsequently declared incapacitated by a court or physician.

 

General (Financial)

Provides an agent with comprehensive authority to manage the principal’s finances, property, and business dealings. The document is automatically terminated if the principal loses the mental capacity to make their own decisions.

 

Limited (PDF)

Grants an agent authority over only the specific matters or transactions identified by the principal. The agent’s role concludes once the designated task has been completed or the stated timeframe expires.

 

Minor Child

Permits a parent or legal guardian to entrust another adult with temporary decision-making authority for their child. The designated caregiver may attend to the child’s educational, health, and daily living needs.

 

Motor Vehicle (Form 1940)

Form 1940 authorizes an agent to represent the vehicle owner at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for title transfers, registration, and other vehicle-related transactions.

 

Signing Requirements

Type Requirement
Durable Must be signed by the principal and either notarized or signed in the presence of at least 2 witnesses.[1]
General (Financial) The principal must sign and either have the signature notarized or execute the document before at least 2 witnesses.[1]
Limited Requires the principal’s signature with either notarization or 2 witnesses.[1]
Advance Directive Signed by the principal in the presence of 2 adult witnesses or acknowledged before a notary public.[2]
Minor Child Must be signed by the parent or guardian. No specific execution statute, but notarization is recommended.
Motor Vehicle The vehicle owner must sign the form with notarial acknowledgment.[1]