A New Mexico Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants someone else the authority to make financial, business, or medical decisions on behalf of another person. The person who grants this authority is called the “principal,” while the person who is chosen to make decisions is called the “agent.”
By Type
General (Financial) Power of Attorney
Appoint a trusted third party (agent) to manage your financial decisions and transactions.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Medical Power of Attorney
Put in place a medical care plan to be followed should you lose capacity to make decisions.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses are recommended but not required. (§ 24-7A-4(Part 3)).
Durable Power of Attorney
Authorize another person or entity to manage your affairs even if you become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public (§ 231.105).
Power of Attorney for a Minor Child
Assign parental responsibility to a third party (agent or guardian) for a limited time.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form MVD-11020)
Appoint another to take care of your vehicle titling and registration issues.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
New Mexico Tax Power of Attorney | Form ACD-31102
Leverage a New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department Power of Attorney to assign a state tax advocate.
Minor (Child) Power of Attorney
Grants limited time care authority for a child's health and education.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate Power of Attorney
Grants an agent the authority to deal with the principal's property concerns.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
