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Alaska Power of Attorney Forms

Updated June 18, 2024
Written by Ioana Gagiuc | Reviewed by Brooke Davis

An Alaska power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone else (called an “agent”) the authority to make decisions for you regarding specific medical, financial, or personal affairs.

Laws & Requirements

Statute: Alaska Statutes, Title 13, Chapter 26, Article 5.

Signing Requirements: The power of attorney form must be signed in the presence of a notary public. You can direct someone else to sign for you in the notary’s presence if you are physically unable (AS 13.26.600).

Alaska Power of Attorney – By Type

Alaska Power of Attorney Form

General (Financial) Power of Attorney

The broad powers conveyed to another person can be specifically limited to predominantly economic matters.

Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Alaska Medical Power of Attorney Form

Medical Power of Attorney

You can designate someone else to make health care decisions on your behalf if you do not have the capacity to make your own choices.

Signing Requirements: A notary public or two witnesses (AS 13.52.010(b)).

Alaska Durable Statutory Power of Attorney Form

Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney

Most documents are not durable in Alaska unless you explicitly note otherwise.

Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Alaska Limited Power of Attorney Form

Limited (Special) Power of Attorney

Allows you to give limited powers to an agent for a certain task, and usually ends when the task has been completed.

Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Alaska (AK) springing power of attorney form

Springing Power of Attorney

“Springs” into effect in specific circumstances, and ends at a time you choose (for example, if you become incapacitated).

Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Alaska Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form

Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form 847)

You can allow someone else to sign documents on your behalf related to: purchasing/selling a vehicle, applying for a title or registration, and transferring vehicle ownership.

Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Alaska Tax Power of Attorney Form POA 774

Tax Power of Attorney (Form POA 774)

Allows you to appoint an attorney-in-fact to manage the state taxes on your behalf.

Signing Requirements: Principal and agent.

Alaska Minor Child Power of Attorney Form

Minor (Child) Power of Attorney

Delegates temporary decision-making authority for your child to a chosen agent.

Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Alaska Real Estate Power of Attorney Form

Real Estate Power of Attorney

Enables a chosen agent to manage real estate affairs on behalf of the principal.

Signing Requirements: Notary public.

Alaska Revocation Power of Attorney Form

Revocation of Power of Attorney

Enables the principal to terminate the authority granted to an agent.

Signing Requirements: Notary public.

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Alaska Power of Attorney Form

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