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
General (Financial) Power of Attorney
The broad powers conveyed to another person can be specifically limited to predominantly economic matters.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
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)).
Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney
Most documents are not durable in Alaska unless you explicitly note otherwise.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
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.
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.
Minor (Child) Power of Attorney
Delegates temporary decision-making authority for your child to a chosen agent.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate Power of Attorney
Enables a chosen agent to manage real estate affairs on behalf of the principal.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
