Power of Attorney · Illinois
Illinois Power of Attorney Forms (2026)
In Illinois, a financial power of attorney is signed this way: Notary AND one witness; the notary cannot be the witness, and relatives and the agent cannot witness (45/3-3.6). Durable by default? Yes, it continues despite later disability or incapacity (755 ILCS 45/2-5).
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.
Illinois financial power of attorney: key facts
- Official form
- Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Property, 755 ILCS 45/3-3 (you strike out the powers you do not grant).
- Durable by default?
- Yes, it continues despite later disability or incapacity (755 ILCS 45/2-5).
- Notary and witnesses
- Notary AND one witness; the notary cannot be the witness, and relatives and the agent cannot witness (45/3-3.6).
Official sources: 755 ILCS 45/3-3 · 755 ILCS 45/2-5 · Last reviewed: October 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Illinois?
- Notary AND one witness; the notary cannot be the witness, and relatives and the agent cannot witness (45/3-3.6).
- Is a power of attorney durable in Illinois?
- Yes, it continues despite later disability or incapacity (755 ILCS 45/2-5).
- Does Illinois have an official power of attorney form?
- Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Property, 755 ILCS 45/3-3 (you strike out the powers you do not grant).
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