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