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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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Power of Attorney

State of Wisconsin

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

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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.

    Signing it correctly in Wisconsin

    A POA only works if institutions accept it, which is why the signing formalities matter. Get itnotarized, 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 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 Wisconsin.

    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 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 21 of 51 jurisdictions that recommend (but do not require) notarization (29 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).

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