Georgia Durable Power of Attorney (2026)
A Georgia durable power of attorney lets your agent handle your finances and keeps working if you become incapacitated. It is built on Georgia's official statutory form. Signing: One witness AND a notary who is not the witness, all signing in each other's presence (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-5).
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Georgia power of attorney: key facts
- Signing (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).
- Durable by default?
- Yes, unless it says it ends on incapacity (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-4).
- Official form
- Statutory Form Power of Attorney, O.C.G.A. §10-6B-80 (official form from the Georgia DHS Division of Aging).
Official sources: Georgia DHS — Statutory Power of Attorney form · Georgia HB 221 (2017) · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about you, your agent and the powers. The form follows Georgia 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 Georgia.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a durable 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).
- When does it take effect?
- Immediately when signed, unless the form lets you choose otherwise and you do.
- 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 Georgia: General POA · Limited POA