Vermont Power of Attorney Forms

Vermont Power of Attorney Forms

The Vermont power of attorney forms is a class of documents in which a person (known as the “principal”) nominates a person of their choice (their “agent”) to represent them regarding broad or specific matters. The principal may choose to use a POA due to them needing a task completed on their behalf (such as their car registered), to wishing to assign a long-term representative who will communicate their medical wishes (should they be unable to communicate it themselves). Vermont law does not restrict who may act as the principal’s agent — the only requirement being that the agent is 18 years or older and is mentally sound. This can include a family member, a trusted friend, an attorney, among other options.

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Durable Power of Attorney

Grants the agent lasting authority over the principal’s financial accounts, real estate holdings, and personal property. The arrangement withstands any future loss of mental capacity and remains effective until the principal’s death or formal revocation.

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General (Financial) Power of Attorney

A non-durable instrument that grants the agent the right to handle one or more financial tasks on the principal’s behalf. The authority is automatically revoked if the principal becomes incapacitated or dies.

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Guardianship Agreement (Minor Child POA | Form PMG61)

Also known as the Custodial Guardianship Agreement and Family Plan, this form enables parents to establish a temporary guardian to oversee their child’s education, health, and daily welfare during their absence.

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Limited (Special) Power of Attorney (PDF)

A non-durable form that can be used to assign any types of powers the principal desires. The agent’s role is strictly confined to the tasks outlined in the document and ceases upon the principal’s incapacitation or death.

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Medical (Health Care) Power of Attorney

A long-term planning tool that gives the principal a way to appoint a trusted individual who can communicate health care wishes and direct treatment decisions when the principal is no longer able to do so personally.

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Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney

Authorizes another person to conduct vehicle-related tasks such as purchasing, selling, or registering a motor vehicle on the principal’s behalf through the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Signing Requirements

Type Requirement
Durable Signed by the principal, notarized, and witnessed by at least 1 individual [1]
General (Financial) The principal must sign with notarial acknowledgment [1]
Guardianship Must be signed before a notary public; 1 or more witnesses is suggested
Limited Requires the principal’s signature and notarization [1]
Medical Must be signed by the principal in the presence of 2 adult witnesses [2]
Motor Vehicle The vehicle owner must sign before a notary public [1]