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CA · Durable Power of Attorney

Make your California power of attorney.

Free and legally valid in California. Name someone you trust to handle your finances if you can't.

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California POA requirements

Witnesses required2 witnesses
NotarizationNot required
Statutory formUniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney
StatuteCal. Prob. Code §4401

Key features in California

  • 13 general power categories plus 7 specific 'hot powers' (N through T) requiring separate initials
  • Hot powers include gifts, trust creation/amendment, beneficiary changes, and loan/lending
  • Conservator nomination section
  • Witnesses sign under penalty of perjury (California-specific declaration)
  • Either 2 witnesses OR notary (not both required)

How it works

  1. 1

    Answer a few questions

    About your agent, the powers you want to grant, and when they take effect. Takes about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Download your power of attorney

    A complete, personalized document, formatted for California.

  3. 3

    Sign and share

    Sign in front of 2 adult witnesses. Give a copy to your agent.

No account, nothing stored on our servers

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