Power of Attorney · California
California Limited Power of Attorney (2026)
A California limited power of attorney lets your agent handle one specific matter (for example a home closing) until an end date you choose. Signing: Notary OR two adult witnesses (Prob. Code §4121); the agent cannot be a witness. A notary is needed for real estate.
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California power of attorney: key facts
- Signing (notary and witnesses)
- Notary OR two adult witnesses (Prob. Code §4121); the agent cannot be a witness. A notary is needed for real estate.
- Durable by default?
- No. A power of attorney is durable only if it says so (Prob. Code §4124).
- Official form
- Optional Uniform Statutory Form (Prob. Code §4401). We use our own form for the general and limited versions.
Official sources: California Probate Code §4121 · Probate Code §4124 · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about you, your agent and the matter. The form follows California rules.
- See a free preview of your document.
- Unlock it with a one-time payment and download it in PDF and Word, with signing instructions for California.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a limited power of attorney need to be notarized in California?
- Notary OR two adult witnesses (Prob. Code §4121); the agent cannot be a witness. A notary is needed for real estate.
- Can I choose an end date?
- Yes. A limited power of attorney ends on the date you choose, or earlier when the matter is completed or you revoke it.
- Can my agent make medical decisions?
- No. This is a financial power of attorney. Health care decisions need a medical power of attorney.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish signing instructions.
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Other power of attorney types in California: General POA · Medical POA · Minor child POA