What Is an Idaho Minor (Child) Power of Attorney?
An Idaho minor (child) power of attorney lets you delegate decision-making authority for your minor child to a designated agent. It’s also called a Power of Attorney for Delegating Parental Powers.
This form grants temporary authority to an agent so they can decide on your minor child’s education, housing, and medical care. Under ID Code § 15-5-104, it does not allow the agent to consent to marriage or adoption of a minor.
If you expect to be unavailable for a short period, an Idaho minor power of attorney can ensure your child has someone to care for them. You can write it to prepare for your unavailability due to a health condition, travel, or work.
Keep Your Parental Rights
An Idaho minor power of attorney does not transfer custody or parental rights. As the child’s parent or legal guardian, you can still make decisions for them (unless a court order states otherwise).
If the minor power of attorney no longer serves your needs, you can revoke it any time with a power of attorney revocation form.
Signing Requirements for an Idaho Power of Attorney for a Minor Child
The parent or guardian must sign an Idaho power of attorney for a minor child. However, ID Code § 15-5-104 states that it does not require notarization or recording.
Even though it’s not required, it’s highly recommended to seek notary acknowledgment for your ID minor power of attorney. This way, institutions that refer to it to see your agent’s power can rest assured knowing it’s a valid document.
Duration of a Power of Attorney for a Minor Child in Idaho
In general cases, the authority delegated in a power of attorney for a minor child in Idaho can last for up to six months (ID Code § 15-5-104). If the parent is military personnel serving outside the territorial limits of the US, the authority they grant can last up to 12 months.
There’s also an exception if the agent is a grandparent, a sibling of the minor, or a sibling of either parent. If the agent is any of these individuals, the granted authority remains valid until the specified expiration date or up to three years if no expiration is provided.
Sample Idaho Minor Power of Attorney
Below, we provide a preview of our Idaho minor power of attorney form so you can see how it’s structured. When you’re ready to create your own, Legal Templates’s guided form will help you draft a legally binding document. Download it in PDF or Word format, then distribute copies to your child’s school, activity leaders, and health care providers.
