Ohio 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 Ohio

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

Uniform act. Ohio has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, so its rules on agent duties and third-party acceptance follow the national model. — Ohio Rev. Code §1337.21 (eff. March 22, 2012, SB 117) ↗
Durable by default. In Ohio a power of attorney stays effective if you become incapacitated unless the document says otherwise. — Ohio Rev. Code §1337.24 (eff. March 22, 2012) ↗
Statutory form. Ohio’s code includes an optional form (Statutory Form Power of Attorney, Ohio Rev. Code §1337.60); banks are most familiar with it. — Ohio Rev. Code §1337.60 (eff. April 6, 2017, HB 432) ↗
Real estate. Yes — a POA used to execute a deed, mortgage, land contract or lease must be recorded with the county recorder where the property is located before the real property instrument is recorded (ORC §1337.04(C)) — Ohio Rev. Code §1337.04(C) (eff. October 24, 2024, SB 94) ↗
Agent’s certification. Agent's Certification as to the Validity of Power of Attorney and Agent's Authority, Ohio Rev. Code §1337.61 (optional form) — Ohio Rev. Code §1337.61 (eff. March 22, 2012) ↗
Revoking it. POA terminates when the principal revokes it (§1337.30(A)(3)); a later POA does not revoke an earlier one unless it expressly says so (§1337.30(F)); termination not effective against those acting in good faith without actual knowledge. — Ohio Rev. Code §1337.30 (eff. March 22, 2012) ↗

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

Ohio signing rules · as of 2026

Notarization: Strongly recommended
Witnesses: None required
Official state form: Yes

Source: Ohio Rev. Code §1337.25 (form §1337.60) · 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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DateYour name (Principal)Your addressAgent name (Attorney-in-Fact)Agent's addressPowers grantedDurable? (stays valid if you become incapacitated)Effective date

Optional clauses

Tick the terms you want. They appear in the document under “Additional terms”.

Specific authority (express grant)Expressly grants powers that many states exclude from any general grant (gifts, survivorship, beneficiaries, trusts).

Successor agentNames a backup agent if the first agent cannot serve.

Co-agentAppoints a second agent and states expressly whether they act jointly or independently.

Springing — effective upon incapacityThe POA takes effect only when your incapacity is determined in writing by the person you name.

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Power of Attorney

State of Ohio

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 Ohio. 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 Ohio)

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 Ohio, County of ____________ — acknowledged before me on ____________ by the above-named Agent.
Notary Public: __________________________ My commission expires: ____________

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What a Ohio 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 Ohio

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

Frequently asked questions

Does a Ohio power of attorney have to be notarized?

In Ohio, 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 (as of 2026). Source: Ohio Rev. Code §1337.25 (form §1337.60).

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 Ohio.

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 Ohio?

Yes. In Ohio a power of attorney stays effective if the principal becomes incapacitated unless the document says otherwise. Source: Ohio Rev. Code §1337.24 (eff. March 22, 2012).

Does Ohio have a statutory power of attorney form?

Yes — Statutory Form Power of Attorney, Ohio Rev. Code §1337.60. Banks and agencies are most familiar with it; the template here follows the same structure. Source: Ohio Rev. Code §1337.60 (eff. April 6, 2017, HB 432).

How do I revoke a power of attorney in Ohio?

POA terminates when the principal revokes it (§1337.30(A)(3)); a later POA does not revoke an earlier one unless it expressly says so (§1337.30(F)); termination not effective against those acting in good faith without actual knowledge. Source: Ohio Rev. Code §1337.30 (eff. March 22, 2012).

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

How Ohio compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code §1337.25 (form §1337.60) ↗.

Ohio is one of 21 of 51 jurisdictions that recommend (but do not require) notarization (29 require notarization; 1 do not require notarization).
Ohio 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 — Indiana (0), Kentucky (0), Michigan (0), Pennsylvania (2), West Virginia (0).

Power of attorney in other states

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