Utah 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 Utah
How Utah’s statute treats durability, statutory forms, real estate, and revocation — with the section each rule comes from.
- Uniform act. Utah has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, so its rules on agent duties and third-party acceptance follow the national model. — Utah Code Title 75A, Chapter 2 'Uniform Power of Attorney Act' (originally enacted 2016 as 75-9; renumbered to 75A-2 eff. Sept. 1, 2024, Laws of Utah 2024 ch. 364) ↗
- Durable by default. In Utah a power of attorney stays effective if you become incapacitated unless the document says otherwise. — Utah Code § 75A-2-104 (Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 364, 2024 General Session, eff. 9/1/2024; formerly § 75-9-104, eff. 5/10/2016) ↗
- Statutory form. Utah’s code includes an optional form (Statutory Form Power of Attorney, Utah Code § 75A-2-301 (formerly § 75-9-301)); banks are most familiar with it. — Utah Code § 75A-2-301 (eff. 9/1/2024; Chapter 364, 2024 General Session) ↗
- Agent’s certification. Agent's Certification as to the Validity of Power of Attorney and Agent's Authority, Utah Code § 75A-2-302 (optional form; formerly § 75-9-302) — Utah Code § 75A-2-302 (eff. 9/1/2024) ↗
- Revoking it. A POA terminates when the principal dies, becomes incapacitated (if not durable), revokes it, it provides for termination, its purpose is accomplished, or the sole agent's authority ends (§ 75A-2-110(1)); agent's authority also ends on revocation, death, incapacity, resignation or divorce filing. — Utah Code § 75A-2-110 (eff. 9/1/2024; formerly § 75-9-110) ↗
Each point links to the Utah source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Utah signing rules · as of 2026
- Notarization
- Required
- Witnesses
- None required
- Official state form
- Yes
Source: Utah Code §75A-2-105 (form §75A-2-301) · 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 Utah
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 Utah. It is revocable by me at any time while I have capacity.
Witness 1: __________________ Witness 2: __________________ (if required by Utah)
State of Utah, County of ____________ — acknowledged before me on ____________ by the above-named Agent.
Notary Public: __________________________ My commission expires: ____________
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What a Utah 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 Utah
A POA only works if institutions accept it, which is why the signing formalities matter. Get itnotarized, add witnesses if Utah requires them, and check whether your state has a statutory form banks prefer. See the current Utah power-of-attorney requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Utah power of attorney have to be notarized?
Yes — in Utah, a financial power of attorney must be notarized to be valid (as of 2026). Source: Utah Code §75A-2-105 (form §75A-2-301).
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 Utah.
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 Utah?
Yes. In Utah a power of attorney stays effective if the principal becomes incapacitated unless the document says otherwise. Source: Utah Code § 75A-2-104 (Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 364, 2024 General Session, eff. 9/1/2024; formerly § 75-9-104, eff. 5/10/2016).
Does Utah have a statutory power of attorney form?
Yes — Statutory Form Power of Attorney, Utah Code § 75A-2-301 (formerly § 75-9-301). Banks and agencies are most familiar with it; the template here follows the same structure. Source: Utah Code § 75A-2-301 (eff. 9/1/2024; Chapter 364, 2024 General Session).
How do I revoke a power of attorney in Utah?
A POA terminates when the principal dies, becomes incapacitated (if not durable), revokes it, it provides for termination, its purpose is accomplished, or the sole agent's authority ends (§ 75A-2-110(1)); agent's authority also ends on revocation, death, incapacity, resignation or divorce filing. Source: Utah Code § 75A-2-110 (eff. 9/1/2024; formerly § 75-9-110).
How does Utah compare? See the notary and witness rules in all 50 states, every rule cited to statute.
How Utah compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Utah: Utah Code §75A-2-105 (form §75A-2-301) ↗.
- Utah is one of 29 of 51 jurisdictions that require notarization (21 recommend (but do not require) notarization; 1 do not require notarization).
- Utah 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 — Arizona (1), Colorado (0), Idaho (0), Nevada (0), New Mexico (0), Wyoming (0).
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