Florida Minor Child Power of Attorney (2026)
Florida has no confirmed statute for a general parental power of attorney. What the law provides is a Designation of Health Care Surrogate for a Minor (§765.2035): a written document signed by the parent in front of two adult witnesses, with no notary, covering health care decisions only.
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Florida minor child power of attorney: key facts
- Law
- Fla. Stat. §765.2035 (and §743.0645(2) on priority to consent).
- Scope
- Health care decisions only — not a general delegation of parental authority.
- Witnesses
- Two subscribing adult witnesses; the surrogate cannot be one.
- Notary
- Not required.
- Duration
- Until revoked, unless the document states an end date.
- Mental health
- Unless stated otherwise, the surrogate is presumed to also decide on mental health treatment.
Official source: Florida Statutes §765.2035 · Florida Statutes §743.0645 · Last reviewed: October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I give a Florida caregiver full parental authority?
- Florida has no confirmed statute for that. This document covers health care decisions; for more, talk to a licensed Florida attorney.
- What do I receive?
- A ready-to-sign PDF and Word document (Designation of Health Care Surrogate for a Minor (Fla. Stat. §765.2035) — health care only) filled with your answers, plus signing instructions for Florida.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document and also receive a Spanish reference translation or summary and Spanish instructions.
- Is DoneDoc a law firm?
- No. DoneDoc provides self-help forms and does not give legal advice. We recommend having your document reviewed by a licensed attorney in your state before signing.
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