A New Hampshire Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to manage your legal, financial, or medical affairs. It is important to consider who you appoint as your agent carefully and to ensure that the power of attorney accurately reflects your wishes.
Laws & Requirements
Statute: Chapter 564-E of the New Hampshire Statutes.
Signing Requirements § 564-E:105: Notary public.
By Type
General (Financial) Power of Attorney
Authorize another person or entity to manage your financial and general legal affairs for you.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Medical Power of Attorney
Appoint a third party to act on your behalf in relation to your healthcare and medical matters.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public. (§ 137-J:14).
Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney
Allow your agent to retain their powers even when you (the principal) become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public (§ 564-E:105).
Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form Title-5)
Appoint someone to represent you for the titling and registration of a motor vehicle.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Tax Power of Attorney (Form DP-2848)
Use Form DP-2848 to nominate a state tax agent with New Hampshire's Department of Revenue Administration.
Minor (Child) Power of Attorney
Temporarily delegates a child's medical and educational oversight.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate Power of Attorney
Empowers an agent to take care of the principal's real estate business.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.