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Pennsylvania Limited Power of Attorney

A limited (or special) power of attorney authorizes an agent to act for you in Pennsylvania for one specific task or a set period: closing a sale, managing a bank account, handling a title transfer. In Pennsylvania, a limited power of attorney generally must be signed before a notary public and two witnesses (20 Pa. Cons. Stat. 5601).

Describe exactly what the agent may do and when the authority ends, and download a Pennsylvania limited power of attorney ready to sign, in Word and PDF.

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Pennsylvania signing requirements

Pennsylvania limited power of attorney signing requirements at a glance
NotarizationYes, required
WitnessesTwo witnesses
Statute20 Pa. Cons. Stat. 5601

Financial powers of attorney in Pennsylvania are governed by the 20 Pa. Cons. Stat. ch. 56.

Verify before you rely on it

Power of attorney statutes change, and banks, hospitals, and county recorders can have their own acceptance practices. Confirm the current Pennsylvania requirement in the statute cited above (or with your state's self-help resources) before signing your limited power of attorney.

How this template works in Pennsylvania

Answer guided questions about the principal, the agent, and the powers you grant, and the document writes itself in front of you. Then sign it following the Pennsylvania requirements above and download it in Word and PDF.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Limited (Special) Power of Attorney page.

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