An Idaho power of attorney enables an individual (the “principal”) to choose a trustworthy person (the “agent”) to act legally on the principal’s behalf. You can use this document to make sure your finances or health care preferences are handled in your best interest if you cannot make decisions yourself.
Laws & Requirements
Statute: Idaho Statutes, Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
Signing Requirements: Your power of attorney must be signed and dated by the principal before a notary public (§ 15-12-105).
Idaho Power of Attorney – By Type
General (Financial) Power of Attorney
Gives an agent broad powers to handle your affairs and it’s often used for day-to-day financial matters.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Medical Power of Attorney
Ensures the agent has the right to make medical or health care decisions in the event of the principal's incapacitation.
Signing Requirements: Principal only (§ 39-4510).
Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney
Allows the representative to continue making financial decisions on behalf of the principal should they become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Tax Power of Attorney (Form ID-POA)
Allows a representative to file a principal’s taxes with the State Tax Commission. Defines the specific tax matters that the representative is approved to represent.
Signing Requirements: Taxpayer only.
Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form ITD 3368)
Allows an agent to manage the principal's affairs in relation to motor vehicles.
Signing Requirements: Notary Public (if applying for duplicate title).
Minor (Child) Power of Attorney
Enables parents to assign decision-making authority for their minor child to an attorney-in-fact.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate Power of Attorney
Allows a property owner to appoint an agent to manage their real estate transactions.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
