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District of Columbia 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.

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Using a power of attorney in District of Columbia

How District of Columbia’s statute treats durability, statutory forms, real estate, and revocation — with the section each rule comes from.

Each point links to the District of Columbia source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.

District of Columbia signing rules · as of 2026

Notarization
Required
Witnesses
None required
Official state form
Yes

Source: D.C. Code §21-2601.05 (form §21-2603.01) · 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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Power of Attorney

State of District of Columbia

I, __________ ("Principal"), of __________ , appoint __________ ("Agent" / Attorney-in-Fact), of __________ , to act on my behalf.

Powers. I grant my Agent authority over the following: __________ . The Agent shall act in my best interest and keep records of actions taken.

Effective. This power of attorney takes effect on signing. Durability. Durable: __________. If "Yes" is written above, this power of attorney is DURABLE: it is not terminated by my subsequent incapacity. If "No" is written above, this power of attorney is NOT durable: it TERMINATES if I become incapacitated.

This document is governed by the laws of the State of District of Columbia. It is revocable by me at any time while I have capacity.

Principal signature / date
Agent signature / date
Notary Public: __________________________ My commission expires: ____________
Witness 1: __________________ Witness 2: __________________ (if required by District of Columbia)
Agent’s signature acknowledgment (complete where required — some states require the agent’s signature, dated and acknowledged before a notary, before the agent may act):
State of District of Columbia, County of ____________ — acknowledged before me on ____________ by the above-named Agent.
Notary Public: __________________________ My commission expires: ____________

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    What a District of Columbia 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.

    Signing it correctly in District of Columbia

    A POA only works if institutions accept it, which is why the signing formalities matter. Get itnotarized, add witnesses if District of Columbia requires them, and check whether your state has a statutory form banks prefer. See the current District of Columbia power-of-attorney requirements.

    Frequently asked questions

    Does a District of Columbia power of attorney have to be notarized?

    Yes — in District of Columbia, a financial power of attorney must be notarized to be valid (as of 2026). Source: D.C. Code §21-2601.05 (form §21-2603.01).

    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.

    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 District of Columbia.

    Can I revoke it later?

    Yes. You can revoke a power of attorney at any time while you have capacity by notifying your agent in writing (and any institution relying on it). Keep the signed original safe and give copies only to those who need them.

    Is a power of attorney durable by default in District of Columbia?

    Yes. In District of Columbia a power of attorney stays effective if the principal becomes incapacitated unless the document says otherwise. Source: D.C. Code § 21-2601.04 (D.C. Law 24-236, eff. Feb. 23, 2023).

    Does District of Columbia have a statutory power of attorney form?

    Yes — District of Columbia Statutory Power of Attorney Form, D.C. Code § 21-2603.01. Banks and agencies are most familiar with it; the template here follows the same structure. Source: D.C. Code § 21-2603.01 Statutory power of attorney form (D.C. Law 24-236, 2023).

    How do I revoke a power of attorney in District of Columbia?

    Terminates when the principal revokes it; a recorded real-property POA is revoked by recording a revocation instrument with the Recorder of Deeds (§ 21-2601.10). Source: D.C. Code § 21-2601.10(a), (g) (D.C. Law 24-236, eff. Feb. 23, 2023).

    How does District of Columbia compare? See the notary and witness rules in all 50 states, every rule cited to statute.

    How District of Columbia compares

    Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for District of Columbia: D.C. Code §21-2601.05 (form §21-2603.01) ↗.

    • District of Columbia is one of 29 of 51 jurisdictions that require notarization (21 recommend (but do not require) notarization; 1 do not require notarization).
    • District of Columbia is one of 35 of 51 jurisdictions that publish a statutory form in the code (16 have no statutory form).
    Witnesses required

    Witnesses required: 0, exactly the national median.

    This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 40 other states.

    Witnesses required in neighboring states — Maryland (2), Virginia (0).

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