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Free Limited Power of Attorney Template
For granting authority over a single transaction or a fixed period. Fill out and download as a PDF.
- Free to fill out and download as a PDF
- Notarize it online with a live notary, 24/7
- Your filled-in PDF carries straight into the session, no re-upload
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How it works
From blank form to notarized in four steps.
The person who signs is the one who joins the video session. Each signer needs their own government photo ID.
- 1Fill out the formAnswer the questions on this page. It's free, and nothing is saved until you generate the PDF.
- 2Download your PDFWe place your answers into a completed Limited Power of Attorney. Download it, or keep going.
- 3Don't sign yetLeave the signature blank. Have a government-issued photo ID and a phone or laptop with a camera.
- 4Sign on videoVerify your ID and sign with a live notary, 24/7. Download the notarized PDF when you're done.
The document
Know what you're signing.
A limited power of attorney grants an agent authority for specific acts or a limited time. Notarization is typically required.
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What is a Limited Power of Attorney?
A limited (or special) power of attorney restricts the agent to certain actions, such as signing a single document or handling a specific transaction.
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When do you need one?
Use a limited POA when you need someone to complete a one-time task, such as signing a deed, closing a sale, or picking up documents.
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Does it need to be notarized?
Yes. Limited powers of attorney typically require notarization to be legally valid.
Before you notarize
What to have ready for a ten-minute session.
The notary verifies who you are and watches you sign. They don't review the content of your Limited Power of Attorney.
- The completed document as a PDF, photo, or scan. If you fill it out here, it carries over for you.
- Leave the signature blank. You sign during the video session, with the notary watching.
- A valid government-issued photo ID for every person signing.
- A phone or laptop with a camera and microphone, and a quiet, well-lit spot.
- Each additional document in the same session is $5.
Can you notarize a Limited Power of Attorney online in your state?
Remote online notarization is authorized in 43 states, and a notarization performed under a state’s RON law is generally recognized in the others — so signers in states without their own RON statute can usually still notarize online with a commissioned notary elsewhere. Whether this document is eligible, and whether it needs witnesses, depends on your state and on the party who will accept it. Select your state for its specific rules.
- Does a limited power of attorney need to be notarized?
- Yes. Notarization is typically required for limited POAs to be legally valid.
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