A Mississippi power of attorney is a document that gives an individual (the “agent”) the legal authority to act on behalf of someone else (the “principal”). This authority can be given over finance, property, or medical decisions.
Laws & Requirements
Statute: Mississippi Code, Title 87, Chapter 3.
Signing Requirements: To be legally valid in Mississippi, the power of attorney form must be signed in the presence of a notary public (§ 87-3-1).
Mississippi Power of Attorney – By Type
General (Financial) Power of Attorney
Gives the agent authority to make financial decisions on behalf of the principal.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Medical Power of Attorney
Appoints an agent to make medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public (§ 41-41-205).
Durable Power of Attorney
Continues in place if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Limited Power of Attorney
Allows you to give powers to an agent for a specific task (such as signing paperwork), and usually ends when the agent has completed the task.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form 78-003-21-8-1-000)
Enables your agent to make decisions or sign on your behalf when making transactions regarding motor vehicles.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Tax Power of Attorney (Form 21-002-13)
Appoint up to three individuals to represent you before the Mississippi Department of Revenue.
Signing Requirements: Taxpayer(s) and representative(s).
Real Estate Power of Attorney
Appoint a trusted person to manage specific real estate decisions on your behalf.
Signing Requirements: Notary public (recommended).
Minor (Child) Power of Attorney
Designate someone to make decisions about your child's education, healthcare, and travel for up to a year, excluding major life decisions.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation of Power of Attorney
Used to cancel a previously granted power of attorney.
Signing Requirements: Notary public or two witnesses (recommended).