Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

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

Uniform act. Wisconsin has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, so its rules on agent duties and third-party acceptance follow the national model. — Wis. Stat. § 244.01 (2009 Wis. Act 319) ↗
Durable by default. In Wisconsin a power of attorney stays effective if you become incapacitated unless the document says otherwise. — Wis. Stat. § 244.04 (History: 2009 a. 319) ↗
Statutory form. Wisconsin’s code includes an optional form (Wisconsin Statutory Form Power of Attorney for Finances and Property, Wis. Stat. § 244.61); banks are most familiar with it. — Wis. Stat. § 244.61 ↗
Agent’s certification. Agent's Certification as to the Validity of Power of Attorney for Finances and Property and Agent's Authority, Wis. Stat. § 244.62 (optional form) — Wis. Stat. § 244.62 (History: 2009 a. 319) ↗
Revoking it. POA terminates when the principal revokes it (§ 244.10(1)(c)); agent's authority ends when the principal revokes it (§ 244.10(2)(a)). No specific revocation formality in § 244.10. — Wis. Stat. § 244.10(1)-(2) ↗

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

Wisconsin signing rules · as of 2026

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

Source: Wis. Stat. §244.05 (form §244.61) · 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin’s rules for signing and recording — the Wisconsin quitclaim deed page lists them, with the statute.

Signing it correctly in Wisconsin

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

Frequently asked questions

Does a Wisconsin power of attorney have to be notarized?

In Wisconsin, 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: Wis. Stat. §244.05 (form §244.61).

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 Wisconsin.

Is a power of attorney durable by default in Wisconsin?

Yes. In Wisconsin a power of attorney stays effective if the principal becomes incapacitated unless the document says otherwise. Source: Wis. Stat. § 244.04 (History: 2009 a. 319).

Does Wisconsin have a statutory power of attorney form?

Yes — Wisconsin Statutory Form Power of Attorney for Finances and Property, Wis. Stat. § 244.61. Banks and agencies are most familiar with it; the template here follows the same structure. Source: Wis. Stat. § 244.61.

How do I revoke a power of attorney in Wisconsin?

POA terminates when the principal revokes it (§ 244.10(1)(c)); agent's authority ends when the principal revokes it (§ 244.10(2)(a)). No specific revocation formality in § 244.10. Source: Wis. Stat. § 244.10(1)-(2).

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

How Wisconsin compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Wisconsin: Wis. Stat. §244.05 (form §244.61) ↗.

Wisconsin is one of 20 of 51 jurisdictions that recommend (but do not require) notarization (30 require notarization; 1 do not require notarization).
Wisconsin 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 — Illinois (1), Iowa (0), Michigan (0), Minnesota (0).

The rest of what Wisconsin requires

The figures below are Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin page for that document.

Security deposit cap · as of 2026: No statutory limit Wis. Stat. §704.28; Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06 ↗
Deposit return deadline · as of 2026: 21 days after move-out Wis. Stat. §704.28; Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06 ↗
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026: 28 days Wis. Stat. §704.28; Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.06 ↗
Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026: 5 days to pay or quit Wis. Stat. § 704.17(1p)/(2) (leases under 1 yr); § 704.19 ↗
Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026: 5 days Wis. Stat. § 704.17(1p)/(2) (leases under 1 yr); § 704.19 ↗
Small claims limit · as of 2026: $10,000 Wis. Stat. § 799.01 ↗
Where you file · as of 2026: Circuit Court (small claims procedure under Wis. Stat. ch. 799) · filing fee $94.50 total to commence a small claims action per the official wicourts.gov circuit court fee schedule ($22 clerk fee under Wis. Stat. § 814.62(3)(a) + $51 court support services surcharge + $21.50 justice information surcharge); base fee rises to $39 on Nov. 1, 2026 (2025 Wis. Act 179). Wis. Stat. § 799.01 ↗
Rental application fee · as of July 2026: Capped at $25 (credit report cost) Wisconsin Administrative Code ↗
Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026: Not required Wisconsin DOT / DMV.ORG ↗
LLC operating agreement · as of 2026: Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Wis. Stat. §§ 183.0102(13), 183.0105 ↗
Recording a deed · as of 2026: County Register of Deeds (Wis. Stat. §§ 706.05(1), 59.43) · no witnesses Wis. Stat. § 706.02 ↗

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