Georgia Limited Power of Attorney (2026)
A Georgia limited power of attorney lets your agent handle one specific matter (for example a home closing) until an end date you choose. 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 matter. 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 limited 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).
- 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 Georgia: General POA · Durable POA