title: "Maryland Power of Attorney - Complete LSC Packet with Forms"
state: "MD"
date: "2026-03-20"
price: "$47"
Maryland Power of Attorney Packet
Jurisdiction-correct document templates. Not legal advice.
ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST
- [ ] 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
- [ ] For a Durable POA: you want powers to continue if you become incapacitated
- [ ] For a Limited POA: you need authority for one specific transaction only
- [ ] For real estate transactions: you will record the POA with the Circuit Court Land Records
- [ ] Two witnesses are available who are NOT the agent and will NOT benefit from the POA
- [ ] A notary is available (required for recording; strongly recommended for all POAs)
File at: Maryland court finder: https://www.mdcourts.gov/circuit
FILING STEPS
- Choose an agent you trust completely — organized, responsible, and willing to serve.
- Name an alternate agent in case your first choice cannot serve.
- Initial each specific power you want to grant in FORM 1 (or FORM 2 for limited use).
- Sign FORM 1 in front of two witnesses AND a notary public.
- Have the agent sign the Acknowledgment of Agent section.
- Keep the original in a safe place; give a copy to your agent.
- If the POA involves real estate, record it with the County Circuit Court Land Records.
- Recording fees: ~$20–75 depending on county.
- Provide copies to banks, investment firms, insurance companies, and other relevant parties.
- To revoke: complete FORM 3 and deliver to agent and all third parties immediately.
FILING CHECKLIST
- [ ] Completed FORM 1 (Durable POA) or FORM 2 (Limited POA)
- [ ] Two witnesses signed (not the agent, not a beneficiary)
- [ ] Notary acknowledgment signed and sealed
- [ ] Agent signed Acknowledgment of Agent
- [ ] Original stored safely; copy given to agent
- [ ] Copies provided to banks and institutions as needed
- [ ] If real estate: recorded with County Land Records
- [ ] FORM 4 (Agent's Affidavit) available for agent to use with third parties
LEGAL AID
- Maryland Legal Aid: mdlab.org · 1-800-999-8904
- Women's Law Center of MD: wlcmd.org · (410) 321-8761
- House of Ruth MD (DV): hruth.org · 1-888-880-7884
- MD Courts Self-Help: mdcourts.gov/selfhelp · (410) 260-1394
FORM 1: DURABLE FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY — BLANK TEMPLATE
> INSTRUCTIONS: Complete all sections. Sign in front of two witnesses and a notary. Give copy to your agent.
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MARYLAND 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 Maryland General and Limited
Power of Attorney Act, MD Code, Estates & Trusts, Title 17.
________________________________________________________________________________
I, [YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME] ("Principal"), residing at [YOUR STREET ADDRESS],
[CITY], Maryland [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 Maryland.
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 MD Code, Estates & Trusts § 17-102.
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 MD Code, Estates &
Trusts § 17-116.
ARTICLE VIII: GOVERNING LAW
This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Maryland.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Power of Attorney on this _____
day of _________________, 20___.
_______________________________
[YOUR SIGNATURE]
[YOUR PRINTED NAME]
________________________________________________________________________________
WITNESS SIGNATURES
We, the undersigned witnesses, attest that the Principal signed this
document voluntarily and appeared to be of sound mind. We are not the
Agent named in this document.
Witness 1:
_______________________________
Signature
Printed Name: ___________________
Address: _______________________
Date: _______________
Witness 2:
_______________________________
Signature
Printed Name: ___________________
Address: _______________________
Date: _______________
________________________________________________________________________________
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 MD Code, Estates &
Trusts § 17-112. 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 MARYLAND )
) 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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FORM 2: LIMITED/SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY — BLANK TEMPLATE
> 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], Maryland [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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Limited Power of Attorney on
this _____ day of _________________, 20___.
_______________________________
[YOUR SIGNATURE]
[YOUR PRINTED NAME]
WITNESS 1:
_______________________________
Signature / Printed Name / Address / Date
WITNESS 2:
_______________________________
Signature / Printed Name / Address / Date
________________________________________________________________________________
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF MARYLAND )
) 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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FORM 3: REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY — BLANK TEMPLATE
> 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], Maryland
[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, Maryland
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 MARYLAND )
) 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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FORM 4: AGENT'S AFFIDAVIT — BLANK TEMPLATE
> INSTRUCTIONS: Some banks and institutions require this when your agent uses the POA.
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AGENT'S AFFIDAVIT
________________________________________________________________________________
STATE OF MARYLAND )
) 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 MD Code, Estates
& Trusts § 17-112, 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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