Connecticut Power of Attorney Form
Authorize someone you trust to act on your behalf. Fill in the details below and download a print-ready PDF. Free, no signup — but read the signing rules below, because a POA usually must be notarized.
Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
Using a power of attorney in Connecticut
How Connecticut’s statute treats durability, statutory forms, real estate, and revocation — with the section each rule comes from.
- Uniform act. Connecticut has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, so its rules on agent duties and third-party acceptance follow the national model. — Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-350 (P.A. 15-240, S. 1; effective Oct. 1, 2016 per P.A. 16-40) ↗
- Durable by default. In Connecticut a power of attorney stays effective if you become incapacitated unless the document says otherwise. — Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-350c (P.A. 15-240, S. 4; effective Oct. 1, 2016) ↗
- Statutory form. Connecticut’s code includes an optional form (Power of attorney short form and long form (statutory power of attorney), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-352); banks are most familiar with it. — Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-352 Power of attorney short form, long form and optional information form ↗
- Agent’s certification. Agent's Certification as to the Validity of Power of Attorney and Agent's Authority, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-352a — Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-352a Agent's certification ↗
- Revoking it. A power of attorney terminates when the principal revokes it, dies, or becomes incapacitated if not durable; the principal may also revoke just the agent's authority (§ 1-350i). — Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-350i(a)-(b) ↗
Each point links to the Connecticut source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Connecticut signing rules · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Strongly recommended
- Witnesses
- 2 witnesses
- Official state form
- Yes
Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-350d (forms §1-351/§1-352) · 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.
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What a Connecticut 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 — which is invaluable if you travel, deploy, or want a plan in case of illness. You stay in control: you decide the powers, whether it’s durable, and you can revoke it anytime.
If your agent will sign a deed for you, the deed itself still has to meet Connecticut’s rules for signing and recording — the Connecticut quitclaim deed page lists them, with the statute.
Signing it correctly in Connecticut
A POA only works if institutions accept it, which is why the signing formalities matter. Get it notarized, add witnesses if Connecticut requires them, and check whether your state has a statutory form banks prefer. See the current Connecticut power-of-attorney requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Connecticut power of attorney have to be notarized?
In Connecticut, notarization is not strictly required by statute but is strongly recommended — banks and other institutions almost always expect a notarized POA, so notarize it anyway; 2 witnesses also apply (as of 2026). Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-350d (forms §1-351/§1-352).
What powers can I give my agent?
You can grant broad authority (banking, real estate, bills, taxes, insurance) or limit it to specific tasks. List exactly what you want your agent to handle in the “powers” field. Some acts (like real estate) may need extra formalities to be recorded in Connecticut.
Is a power of attorney durable by default in Connecticut?
Yes. In Connecticut a power of attorney stays effective if the principal becomes incapacitated unless the document says otherwise. Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-350c (P.A. 15-240, S. 4; effective Oct. 1, 2016).
Does Connecticut have a statutory power of attorney form?
Yes — Power of attorney short form and long form (statutory power of attorney), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-352. Banks and agencies are most familiar with it; the template here follows the same structure. Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-352 Power of attorney short form, long form and optional information form.
How do I revoke a power of attorney in Connecticut?
A power of attorney terminates when the principal revokes it, dies, or becomes incapacitated if not durable; the principal may also revoke just the agent's authority (§ 1-350i). Source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-350i(a)-(b).
How does Connecticut compare? See the notary and witness rules in all 50 states, every rule cited to statute.
How Connecticut compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Connecticut: Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-350d (forms §1-351/§1-352) ↗.
- Connecticut is one of 20 of 51 jurisdictions that recommend (but do not require) notarization (30 require notarization; 1 do not require notarization).
- Connecticut is one of 35 of 51 jurisdictions that publish a statutory form in the code (16 have no statutory form).
- Witnesses required
Witnesses required: 2 — about Infinity× the national median of 0 across the 51 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 5 other states.
Witnesses required in neighboring states — Massachusetts (0), New York (2), Rhode Island (0).
The rest of what Connecticut requires
The figures below are Connecticut's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Connecticut page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- 2 months' rent (1 month if tenant 62+) Conn. Gen. Stat. §47a-21 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 30 days after move-out Conn. Gen. Stat. §47a-21 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 3 days to pay or quit Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23; § 47a-15 ↗
- Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
- 15 days Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23; § 47a-15 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $5,000 (up to $15,000 for home-improvement claims) Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15; Conn. Practice Book §§24-1 et seq. ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small Claims Session of the Superior Court (Centralized Small Claims) · filing fee $95 entry fee Conn. Gen. Stat. §51-15; Conn. Practice Book §§24-1 et seq. ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- Application fees are prohibited Connecticut General Statutes ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Connecticut DMV (Form H-31) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Conn. Gen. Stat. § 34-243a(20) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- Town Clerk — deeds are recorded by town (169 towns), not by county · 2 witnesses Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-5 ↗
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