Durable Power of Attorney for Finances
Built for permanent agent nominations, this form establishes financial authority that endures through any subsequent incapacity. The arrangement terminates only upon the principal’s death or formal revocation.
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Appoints an individual to represent the principal in a medical setting, with the form becoming effective only after a physician confirms the principal has lost the ability to communicate treatment preferences.
General (Financial) Power of Attorney
Delegates broad financial tasks to the agent, including bank transactions, document signing, investment management, and more. The principal can check specific boxes to broaden or narrow the scope of the agent’s authority as needed.
Limited (Special) Power of Attorney (PDF)
Designed for one-time or short-term delegations, such as authorizing the agent to sign a document or attend a specific meeting in the principal’s place.
Minor Child Power of Attorney
Authorizes a trusted person of good character to make decisions about and care for children under 18 on the principal’s behalf. The appointed caregiver may handle school enrollment, medical consent, and daily parenting duties.
Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form TD-420-050)
A single-page form used for allowing another person to register, apply for, or release a title for a civilian-owned vehicle. If signed before a WA vehicle licensing agent, the form does not need to be notarized.
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Signing Requirements
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Durable (Financial) | Signed by the principal before 2 witnesses or acknowledged before a notary public [1] |
| Health Care | Must be signed by the principal before 2 witnesses or notarized [1] |
| General (Financial) | Requires the principal’s signature with 2 witnesses or notarial acknowledgment [1] |
| Limited | The principal must sign before 2 witnesses or a notary public [1] |
| Minor Child | Signing by caregiver, notary, and 2 witnesses is recommended |
| Motor Vehicle | The vehicle owner must sign; notarization required unless signed before a licensing agent |