A New Mexico minor (child) power of attorney is a document empowering a designated individual, known as the agent, to assume temporary decision-making ability and responsibilities for a child. This arrangement is useful when parents are unavailable due to military deployment, vacation, illness, or incarceration, and it enables the agent to make decisions about the child’s medical care, education, and extracurricular activities.
However, it doesn’t allow the agent to consent to the child’s marriage or adoption. Valid for up to six months, this legal document ensures a child’s affairs are managed responsibly in the parent’s absence.
Legal Considerations
Statute: § 45-5-104.
Where to Record: Recording this document isn’t required.
Signing Requirements: Notary public (§ 45-5B-105).
Length of Validity: Six months (§ 45-5-104).
