title: "Delaware Power of Attorney - Complete LSC Packet with Forms"
state: "DE"
date: "2026-03-20"
price: "$47"
Delaware Power of Attorney Packet — Complete with Court Forms
Jurisdiction-correct document templates. Not legal advice.
1. ELIGIBILITY CHECKER
- [ ] You are at least 18 years old
- [ ] You are of "sound mind" (understand what you're signing)
- [ ] You are signing voluntarily
- [ ] You trust the person you're naming as agent
File at: Delaware court finder: https://courts.delaware.gov/courts/
6. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- Choose your agent — Someone you trust completely, organized, available, and willing to serve. Name an alternate in case your first choice cannot serve.
- Decide on powers — Check each power you want to grant. Be specific about limitations.
- Execute the POA — Complete the form, sign in front of a notary public, have agent sign acknowledgment, keep original in safe place, give copy to agent.
- Recording (if real estate) — Take to County Recorder of Deeds. Pay recording fee (~$30-50). Get certified copies for transactions.
- Notify third parties — Give copies to banks, investment firms, insurance companies, and anyone who may need to accept the POA.
LEGAL AID
- Community Legal Aid Society (CLASI): declasi.com · (302) 575-0400
- Delaware Volunteer Legal Services: dvls.org · (302) 478-8850
- Legal Services Corp of DE: lscd.org · (302) 654-5410
- DE Courts Self-Help: courts.delaware.gov/selfhelp
2. FORM 1: DURABLE FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY (BLANK)
> INSTRUCTIONS: Complete all sections. Have notarized. Give copy to your agent.
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DELAWARE DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
For Financial Matters
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTICE: THIS IS A DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY. THIS DOCUMENT
GIVES THE PERSON YOU DESIGNATE BROAD POWERS TO HANDLE YOUR
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS. THESE POWERS WILL CONTINUE EVEN IF YOU
BECOME DISABLED, INCAPACITATED, OR INCOMPETENT. READ THIS
DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.
This document is governed by the Delaware Uniform Power of
Attorney Act, 12 Del. C. Chapter 49.
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I, [YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME] ("Principal"), residing at [YOUR STREET ADDRESS],
[CITY], Delaware [ZIP CODE], appoint:
Name: [AGENT'S FULL NAME]
Address: [AGENT'S STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY], [STATE] [ZIP CODE]
Phone: [AGENT'S PHONE NUMBER]
as my Agent (also called "Attorney-in-Fact") to act for me in any lawful way
with respect to the following powers:
ARTICLE I: GRANT OF GENERAL AUTHORITY
I grant my Agent authority to do any act that I could do if present, subject
to the limitations stated herein and the laws of the State of Delaware.
ARTICLE II: SPECIFIC POWERS GRANTED
My Agent MAY exercise the following powers (initial each power you grant):
REAL PROPERTY
___ (A) Buy, sell, exchange, rent, lease, manage, and maintain real property
___ (B) Borrow money using real property as collateral
___ (C) Grant easements, licenses, and rights of way
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
___ (D) Buy, sell, exchange, and manage personal property
___ (E) Store, ship, and transport personal property
STOCKS AND BONDS
___ (F) Buy, sell, and exchange stocks and bonds
___ (G) Exercise stock options and voting rights
BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
___ (H) Open, close, and maintain bank accounts
___ (I) Write checks, withdraw funds, and make deposits
___ (J) Apply for and use credit cards, lines of credit, and loans
OPERATION OF ENTITY OR BUSINESS
___ (K) Operate, buy, sell, or dissolve a business
___ (L) Hire and fire employees, agents, and contractors
INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES
___ (M) Buy, sell, and manage insurance policies
___ (N) Collect insurance proceeds
ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND OTHER BENEFICIAL INTERESTS
___ (O) Accept, disclaim, or manage inheritances and trusts
CLAIMS AND LITIGATION
___ (P) Bring, defend, and settle lawsuits
___ (Q) File claims and receive proceeds
PERSONAL AND FAMILY MAINTENANCE
___ (R) Pay for my support and maintenance
___ (S) Pay for support of my dependents
BENEFITS FROM GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS
___ (T) Apply for and manage government benefits (Social Security, Medicare)
___ (U) Receive and manage pension and retirement benefits
RETIREMENT PLANS
___ (V) Make contributions to retirement plans
___ (W) Make rollovers and change investments
TAXES
___ (X) Prepare and file tax returns
___ (Y) Pay taxes and deal with tax authorities
GIFTS (requires specific authorization)
___ (Z) Make gifts to individuals and charities, subject to limitations
ARTICLE III: DURABILITY
This Power of Attorney shall not be affected by my subsequent disability,
incapacity, or incompetence. This Power of Attorney shall remain effective
notwithstanding any later disability, incapacity, or incompetence of the
Principal, pursuant to 12 Del. C. § 4910.
ARTICLE IV: EFFECTIVE DATE
[ ] This Power of Attorney is effective immediately upon my signing.
[ ] This Power of Attorney shall become effective upon my incapacity as
certified by a licensed physician who has examined me.
ARTICLE V: NOMINATION OF GUARDIAN
If a guardian of my person or estate is required, I nominate my Agent
to serve in that capacity.
ARTICLE VI: REVOCATION
I may revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by delivering a written
revocation to my Agent and all third parties who have relied on this POA.
ARTICLE VII: THIRD-PARTY RELIANCE
Any third party may rely upon the original or a copy of this Power of
Attorney without further inquiry, in accordance with 12 Del. C. § 4919.
ARTICLE VIII: GOVERNING LAW
This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Delaware.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Power of Attorney on this _____
day of _________________, 20___.
_______________________________
[YOUR SIGNATURE]
[YOUR PRINTED NAME]
________________________________________________________________________________
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AGENT
I, [AGENT'S NAME], acknowledge that I have read and understand the terms
of this Power of Attorney and my duties as Agent under 12 Del. C. § 4916.
I agree to act in accordance with the Principal's best interests and in
good faith.
_______________________________
[AGENT'S SIGNATURE]
[AGENT'S PRINTED NAME]
Date: _______________
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF DELAWARE )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ________ )
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared [YOUR NAME],
known to me (or proved to me through satisfactory evidence) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and
acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
_______________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: __________
________________________________________________________________________________
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3. FORM 2: LIMITED/SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY (BLANK)
> INSTRUCTIONS: Use this form for a single, specific purpose.
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LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
________________________________________________________________________________
I, [YOUR FULL NAME] ("Principal"), residing at [YOUR ADDRESS],
[CITY], Delaware [ZIP CODE], hereby appoint:
Name: [AGENT'S FULL NAME]
Address: [AGENT'S ADDRESS]
[CITY], [STATE] [ZIP CODE]
as my true and lawful Agent to act for me and in my name for the following
limited purpose ONLY:
[DESCRIBE THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE IN DETAIL - Examples:]
[ ] To sell the real property located at: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
[ ] To sign documents for the closing of my home at: [ADDRESS]
[ ] To manage my bank account at [BANK NAME], Account #[NUMBER]
[ ] To register my vehicle: [YEAR MAKE MODEL], VIN: [VIN]
[ ] Other: __________________________________________________
This Limited Power of Attorney grants my Agent the authority to:
- __________________________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________________________
- __________________________________________________________________
This authority shall expire on: [DATE] or upon completion of the
transaction described above, whichever occurs first.
This Power of Attorney is not affected by my subsequent disability or
incapacity (check one):
[ ] YES - This is a DURABLE Power of Attorney
[ ] NO - This Power of Attorney terminates if I become incapacitated
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Limited Power of Attorney on
this _____ day of _________________, 20___.
_______________________________
[YOUR SIGNATURE]
[YOUR PRINTED NAME]
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF DELAWARE )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ________ )
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared [YOUR NAME],
known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing
instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same.
_______________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: __________
________________________________________________________________________________
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4. FORM 3: REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY (BLANK)
> INSTRUCTIONS: Complete and deliver to your agent and all third parties who relied on the POA.
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REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
________________________________________________________________________________
I, [YOUR FULL NAME], residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], [CITY], Delaware
[ZIP CODE], hereby REVOKE the Power of Attorney dated [DATE OF ORIGINAL POA]
in which I appointed [AGENT'S NAME] as my Agent.
The revoked Power of Attorney was recorded (if applicable):
[ ] Not recorded
[ ] Recorded in [COUNTY] County, Delaware
Instrument/Book/Page: _______________
This Revocation is effective immediately upon my signing below.
I request that all persons who have received a copy of the revoked Power
of Attorney destroy it or mark it "REVOKED" and return it to me.
NOTICE: Any action taken by the Agent after receipt of this Revocation
is unauthorized and void.
Dated: _____________________ _______________________________
[YOUR SIGNATURE]
[YOUR PRINTED NAME]
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF DELAWARE )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ________ )
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared [YOUR NAME],
known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing
Revocation, and acknowledged that they executed the same.
_______________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: __________
________________________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that on [DATE], I served a copy of this Revocation on:
Former Agent: [NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS]
Method: [ ] Certified Mail [ ] First Class Mail [ ] Hand Delivery
Third Parties: (list banks, institutions that received original POA)
- [NAME]: [ADDRESS]
- [NAME]: [ADDRESS]
_______________________________
[YOUR SIGNATURE]
________________________________________________________________________________
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5. FORM 4: AGENT'S AFFIDAVIT (BLANK)
> INSTRUCTIONS: Some banks and institutions require this when your agent uses the POA.
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AGENT'S AFFIDAVIT
________________________________________________________________________________
STATE OF DELAWARE )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ________ )
I, [AGENT'S FULL NAME], being first duly sworn, depose and state as follows:
- I am the Agent named in the Power of Attorney executed by [PRINCIPAL'S NAME]
dated [DATE OF POA].
- To the best of my knowledge, the Principal is still living.
- To the best of my knowledge, the Principal has not revoked the Power of
Attorney.
- To the best of my knowledge, no legal proceeding has been commenced to
determine the Principal's incapacity or to appoint a guardian.
- I am acting within the scope of the authority granted to me by the
Power of Attorney.
- I acknowledge my fiduciary duties to the Principal under 12 Del. C. § 4916,
including the duty to act in the Principal's best interests, in good faith,
and within the scope of authority granted.
- I certify that the Power of Attorney has not been modified or amended
since the date of execution, except as follows:
[ ] No modifications
[ ] Modifications: [DESCRIBE]
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.
_______________________________
[AGENT'S SIGNATURE]
[AGENT'S PRINTED NAME]
________________________________________________________________________________
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this _____ day of _____________, 20___.
_______________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: __________
________________________________________________________________________________
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Verify current law before filing. For legal advice contact a licensed Delaware attorney or legal aid. jurist-diction.com*