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Washington Limited Power of Attorney

A limited (or special) power of attorney authorizes an agent to act for you in Washington for one specific task or a set period: closing a sale, managing a bank account, handling a title transfer. In Washington, a limited power of attorney generally must be either acknowledged before a notary public or signed by two witnesses (Wash. Rev. Code 11.125.050).

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

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Washington signing requirements

Washington limited power of attorney signing requirements at a glance
NotarizationNotary or two witnesses (either satisfies the statute)
WitnessesTwo witnesses as the alternative to notarization
StatuteWash. Rev. Code 11.125.050

Financial powers of attorney in Washington are governed by the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (Wash. Rev. Code ch. 11.125).

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 Washington 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 Washington

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 Washington 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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