An Ohio Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants another person or entity the authority to make important decisions on behalf of someone else. This permission is given through a form known as the power of attorney, which designates the authorized individual or entity as the “agent” of the person granting the permission, also known as the “principal.”
Laws
By Type
Durable (Financial)
Use so the power of attorney remains in place even if you become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public (§ 1337.25).
Medical
Provides a legal direction for doctors and caregivers on the care path you would have chosen if you were able to make the decision yourself.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public. (§ 1337.12(B)).
Limited (Special)
Narrow the choices that an agent can make on behalf of the principal.
Signing Requirements: Notary public (§ 1337.25).
Non-Durable (General)
Direct a person or entity that you nominate to manage your financial decisions.
Signing Requirements: Notary public (§ 1337.25).
Springing
Comes in effect only when a specific event occurs, such as the incapacitation of the principal.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Vehicle (Form BMV-3771)
Legally appoint another person or entity to manage affairs related to your motor vehicles.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate
Confers the power on an agent to manage the principal's property dealings.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Tax (Form TBOR 1)
Nominate an agent to act on your behalf in matters relating to the tax authorities.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Minor (Child)
Empowers temporary supervision of a minor's healthcare and education.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation
Use to withdraw authority given by an existing power of attorney.
Signing Requirements: None specified.
