Ohio General Power of Attorney (2026)
A Ohio 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: Notarization is not required for validity, but it makes the signature presumed genuine (ORC §1337.25) and is needed for real estate.
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Ohio power of attorney: key facts
- Signing (notary and witnesses)
- Notarization is not required for validity, but it makes the signature presumed genuine (ORC §1337.25) and is needed for real estate.
- Durable by default?
- Yes (ORC §1337.24).
- Official form
- Optional statutory form, Ohio Revised Code §1337.60 (Uniform Power of Attorney Act).
Official sources: Ohio Revised Code §1337.60 · ORC §1337.25 · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about you, your agent and the powers. The form follows Ohio 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 Ohio.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a general power of attorney need to be notarized in Ohio?
- Notarization is not required for validity, but it makes the signature presumed genuine (ORC §1337.25) and is needed for real estate.
- 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 Ohio: Durable POA · Limited POA