Updated March 18, 2024
An Idaho power of attorney allows a person (principal) to allow someone else (agent) to legally act in their place for financial, medical, and handle other responsibilities. It is recommended that the principal authorize a power of attorney in the presence of a public notary. After signing, the agent selected should bring a copy whenever acting on behalf of the principal.
By Type (9) |
 Advance Directive – Appoints a person to make medical care decisions for another.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 39-4510): Principal only. |
 Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney – The agent can and will still continue to act on behalf of the principal even if an incapacitating event occurs.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 15-12-105): Notary public. |
 General (Financial) Power of Attorney – This type of form is similar to the durable, except that it becomes void if the principal can no longer make decisions on their own.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 15-12-105): Notary public. |
 Limited Power of Attorney – A legal way for someone to confer authority on another for a discreet transaction or period of time.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 15-12-105): Notary public. |
 Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – Appoints a person or persons to be guardians of a minor child for a period of time.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements (§ 15-12-105): Notary public. |
 Revocation of Power of Attorney Form – This is used to cancel any type of POA already in existence.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument |
 Tax Power of Attorney Form – Used by a taxpayer in order to have another person represent them with tax filings or related matters.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements: Taxpayer only. |
 Real Estate Power of Attorney – Allows an agent, selected by the property owner, to have specific or ultimate decision-making power over the managing and selling of property.
Download: PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument Signing Requirements (§ 15-12-105): Notary public. |
 Vehicle Power of Attorney Form (IDT-3368) – Used when a vehicle owner needs someone to represent them with the motor vehicle authority, such as registering of titling.
Download: PDF Signing Requirements: Grantor and a notary public. |