Georgia General Power of Attorney (2026)
A Georgia general power of attorney gives your agent broad authority over your finances and ends if you become incapacitated, die or revoke it. Our form says expressly that it ends on incapacity. 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 general 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).
- What happens if I become incapacitated?
- This general power of attorney ends. If you want your agent to keep acting, choose the durable power of attorney.
- 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: Durable POA · Limited POA