Power of Attorney · Georgia
Georgia Power of Attorney Forms (2026)
In Georgia, a financial power of attorney is signed this way: One witness AND a notary who is not the witness, all signing in each other's presence (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-5). Durable by default? Yes, unless it says it ends on incapacity (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-4).
Choose the type of power of attorney
- General POABroad financial authority that ends if you become incapacitated.
- Durable POAFinancial authority that continues if you become incapacitated.
- Limited POAAuthority for one specific matter, with an end date.
Georgia financial power of attorney: key facts
- Official form
- Statutory Form Power of Attorney, O.C.G.A. §10-6B-80 (official form from the Georgia DHS Division of Aging).
- Durable by default?
- Yes, unless it says it ends on incapacity (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-4).
- Notary and witnesses
- One witness AND a notary who is not the witness, all signing in each other's presence (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-5).
Official sources: Georgia DHS — Statutory Power of Attorney form · Georgia HB 221 (2017) · Last reviewed: October 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Georgia?
- One witness AND a notary who is not the witness, all signing in each other's presence (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-5).
- Is a power of attorney durable in Georgia?
- Yes, unless it says it ends on incapacity (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-4).
- Does Georgia have an official power of attorney form?
- Statutory Form Power of Attorney, O.C.G.A. §10-6B-80 (official form from the Georgia DHS Division of Aging).
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