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Washington General Power of Attorney

A general power of attorney lets you (the principal) authorize an agent to handle financial and legal matters on your behalf in Washington. In Washington, a power of attorney generally must be either acknowledged before a notary public or signed by two witnesses (Wash. Rev. Code 11.125.050).

Note that a general power of attorney ends if you become incapacitated. If you want authority that survives incapacity, use the Washington durable power of attorney instead. Either way, this template produces a document ready to sign, in Word and PDF.

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Washington signing requirements

Washington general 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 general 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 General Power of Attorney page.

Other power of attorney forms for Washington

Not sure this is the right variant? Each one solves a different problem: general authority, authority that survives incapacity, medical decisions, or a single defined task.

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