Illinois Durable Power of Attorney (2026)
A Illinois durable power of attorney lets your agent handle your finances and keeps working if you become incapacitated. It is built on Illinois's official statutory form. Signing: Notary AND one witness; the notary cannot be the witness, and relatives and the agent cannot witness (45/3-3.6).
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Illinois power of attorney: key facts
- Signing (notary and witnesses)
- 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).
- Official form
- Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Property, 755 ILCS 45/3-3 (you strike out the powers you do not grant).
Official sources: 755 ILCS 45/3-3 · 755 ILCS 45/2-5 · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about you, your agent and the powers. The form follows Illinois 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 Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a durable 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).
- 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 Illinois: General POA · Limited POA