Pennsylvania Limited Power of Attorney (2026)

Pennsylvania power of attorney: key facts

Signing (notary and witnesses)

Notary AND two witnesses age 18 or older; the agent and the notary cannot be witnesses (§5601(b)(3)).

Durable by default?

Yes, unless the document says otherwise (20 Pa.C.S. §5601.1).

Official form

No statutory form (20 Pa.C.S. ch. 56), but a signed NOTICE in capital letters must open the document (§5601(c)).

Good to know

Your agent has no authority until signing the Agent's Acknowledgment (§5601(d)).

Official sources: 20 Pa.C.S. Chapter 56 · Last reviewed: October 2026

How it works

1. Answer a few questions about you, your agent and the matter. The form follows Pennsylvania rules.
2. See a free preview of your document.
3. Unlock it with a one-time payment and download it in PDF and Word, with signing instructions for Pennsylvania.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a limited power of attorney need to be notarized in Pennsylvania?

Notary AND two witnesses age 18 or older; the agent and the notary cannot be witnesses (§5601(b)(3)).

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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