Louisiana Bilingual Power of Attorney (English / Español)
A Louisiana power of attorney with English on the left and Spanish on the right, so the principal, the agent, and the people who will rely on it can all read the same page. Fill in the details once — both columns update — then download the PDF. Free, no signup — but read the signing rules, because a POA usually must be notarized.
Prefer one language? English-only version · Versión solo en español (both with the full Louisiana guide).
How the bilingual document works
- Each paragraph appears in English on the left and in Spanish on the right. Whatever you type fills both columns at once.
- One set of signatures at the bottom, labeled in both languages, covers the whole document.
- The final clause states that the English version controls if the two columns ever differ. The Spanish column is a courtesy translation of the same text, not a separate agreement.
- Before you rely on it, check with the other party and with the bank, agency, or notary that will rely on it whether a bilingual document suits them. If you need to file it somewhere, the English-only version is the safer choice.
Louisiana signing rules · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Not required
- Witnesses
- None required
- Official state form
- No
Source: La. Civ. Code arts. 2989 & 2993 · verify ↗. A POA gives real authority over your money — sign it before a notary (and witnesses where required), and take advice for high-value or health-care matters. How Louisiana’s statute treats durability, statutory forms, and revocation is explained on the English page.
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Power of Attorney Poder notarial
State of Louisiana · Estado de Louisiana
I, __________ ("Principal"), of __________ , appoint __________ ("Agent" / Attorney-in-Fact), of __________ , to act on my behalf.
Yo, __________ (el/la "Poderdante"), con domicilio en __________ , designo a __________ (el/la "Apoderado/a"), con domicilio en __________ , para que actúe en mi nombre y representación.
Powers. I grant my Agent authority over the following: __________ . The Agent shall act in my best interest and keep records of actions taken.
Facultades. Otorgo a mi Apoderado/a autoridad sobre lo siguiente: __________ . El/la Apoderado/a actuará en mi mejor interés y llevará registro de las gestiones realizadas.
Effective. This power of attorney takes effect on signing. Durability. Durable: __________. If "Yes" is written, this power of attorney is DURABLE: it is not terminated by my subsequent incapacity. If "No" is written, it is NOT durable: it TERMINATES if I become incapacitated.
Vigencia. Este poder entra en vigor al momento de la firma. Durabilidad. Duradero: __________. Si arriba se escribió "Yes" (sí), este poder es DURADERO: no se extingue por mi incapacidad posterior. Si se escribió "No", NO es duradero: SE EXTINGUE si quedo incapacitado/a.
This document is governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana. It is revocable by me at any time while I have capacity.
Este documento se rige por las leyes del Estado de Louisiana. Puedo revocarlo en cualquier momento mientras tenga capacidad.
Language. This document is written in English and Spanish. The Spanish text is a translation provided for convenience. In case of conflict between the two versions, the English version controls.
Idioma. Este documento está redactado en inglés y en español. El texto en español es una traducción provista para facilitar la lectura. En caso de conflicto entre las dos versiones, prevalece la versión en inglés.
Witness 1 / Testigo 1: __________________ Witness 2 / Testigo 2: __________________ (if required by Louisiana / si Louisiana lo exige)
Generated with SealFormsBilingual EN/ES · Louisiana · 2026
Signing it correctly in Louisiana
A POA only works if institutions accept it, which is why the signing formalities matter. Get it notarized, add witnesses if Louisiana requires them, and check whether your state has a statutory form banks prefer. The English Louisiana page details each rule with its source; the página en español has the same form in Spanish only.
What a Louisiana power of attorney does
It lets your chosen agent step into your shoes for the tasks you allow — paying bills, managing bank accounts, handling real estate or taxes. You stay in control: you decide the powers, whether it’s durable, and you can revoke it anytime while you have capacity.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Louisiana power of attorney have to be notarized?
In Louisiana, notarization is not required — banks and other institutions almost always expect a notarized POA, so notarize it anyway (as of 2026). Source: La. Civ. Code arts. 2989 & 2993.
Will a bank accept a bilingual power of attorney?
Banks and other institutions read the English column, which is the same text as our English-only form, and they generally look for notarization (and witnesses where the state requires them) rather than for a particular layout. Acceptance is always up to the institution, so ask yours first — some prefer their own form or the state statutory form.
What is a durable power of attorney?
A “durable” power of attorney stays in effect even if you later become incapacitated — which is usually the point of having one. A non-durable POA ends if you lose capacity. Set “durable” in the form to keep the agent’s authority in place; this is the more common choice for planning ahead.
Which language controls if the two columns differ?
The English column. The document says so in its final clause, in both languages. The Spanish column is a courtesy translation so that a Spanish-speaking party can read what they are signing; it is not a separate agreement.
Do both parties sign twice?
No. There is one set of signature lines at the bottom, labeled in both languages. Each party signs once, and that signature covers the whole bilingual document.
Will an agency or a court accept the bilingual version?
Usually the English column is what the bank, agency, or notary that will rely on it read, and having it on the same page avoids a separate translation. Still, acceptance is up to the recipient — if you need to file it, ask first, or use the English-only version of this same form.
Bilingual power of attorney in other states
Different state? See the bilingual power of attorney by state → · Other bilingual documents: all EN/ES templates.
This page is general information, not legal advice. The Spanish text is a translation for reading; the English text is the operative one. For anything you would not want to get wrong, have a local attorney review the document.