Free Revocation of Power of Attorney Form

A revocation of power of attorney is a legal document created by the principal to cancel the terms of an existing power of attorney. This releases your agent from their duties and removes their ability to act on your behalf. A revocation protects your wishes and ensures your POA reflects your current needs.

Legal Templates offers a legally binding and free revocation of POA template. Use our forms to terminate your existing agreement and meet your needs.

You may need to change and revoke your power of attorney agreement for various reasons. The most common reasons for revocation include:

• Life changes: Getting married, divorced, or having children may affect how your power of attorney applies or who you want to act as your agent.
• Agent unavailability: Sometimes, your named agent becomes unavailable or unwilling to serve. If your agent no longer meets your needs, use a revocation to remove their authority.
• Fulfillment of purpose: When a POA has completed its intended purposes, the next step is revocation. In some cases, such as with a limited POA, it may end automatically, while other types may require a formal revocation.
• Loss of trust: If the principal no longer trusts the agent’s decision-making integrity, they can revoke their authority.
• Preference changes: When the principal changes their mind for any reason, a revocation allows them to end the arrangement.

A revocation of power of attorney opens up your possibilities. Once your current agreement has been revoked, you can create a new contract to select a new agent or set more applicable terms.

For a revocation to be effective, it must include the proper information and acknowledgments. Create a binding revocation of power of attorney form with the following steps:

1. Record the date: Set the effective date for your revocation. In most cases, a revocation is effective at the time of signing.
2. Enter party information: Record the full legal names and addresses of the attorney-in-fact and principal. Ensure the information matches the details in the prior contract.
3. Identify the POA being revoked: Include the type of POA, execution date, and governing state for the existing arrangement. Also, note if you recorded the existing POA with any government agencies.
4. Gather signatures: The revocation form requires the signature of the principal and any witnesses. Witness qualifications and requirements may vary by state.
5. Have your document notarized: Get your signature acknowledged by a notary public. Notarization is recommended to increase your document’s validity and may be required depending on your state’s laws.
6. Notify anyone affected: Notify the agent of the revocation via hand delivery or certified mail. Send a revocation notice to any financial, medical, or legal institutions that hold copies of the original agreement.

View Legal Templates’ free power of attorney revocation form to see the language needed to make your revocation valid. Our customizable template is available for download in PDF and Word formats.