Provides written authorization for someone to represent you or act on your behalf in private, business, or other legal matters.
This document may be requested when a person is legally unable to make decisions, attend a meeting, or sign documents. When a transaction is handled by someone other than the person named on the documents, verification of POA is required.
If a POA is being used in a transaction, you may be asked to provide court documents or a letter from a medical professional to verify level of authority or incapacitation, in addition to providing the POA document.
Tips for a smoother application process
- Make sure documents are clear and legible.
- Don't alter any pages (no strikethroughs, cross-outs, etc.).
- Send all pages, even the blank ones.
