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Georgia Power of Attorney Form

Fill in a Georgia durable, medical or limited power of attorney online. We add the Georgia signing block from the statute. Free PDF, no signup.

1. Type and state
Georgia signing rule: Sign in front of one competent witness AND a notary public (or another officer listed in O.C.G.A. §44-2-15). The notary can't also be the witness. (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-5) Georgia guide and sources
2. You (the principal)
3. Your agent

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4. Successor agent (optional)

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5. Powers you grant

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6. Special powers (optional)

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7. When it starts
8. Other terms

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Last updated · Written by the Power of Attorney Maker editorial team. State rules checked against official statute sources.

This page summarizes how a power of attorney must be signed in Georgia, taken from the statute and checked on . The form above applies these rules automatically when Georgia is selected.

Georgia power of attorney at a glance

Signing requirements

Financial power of attorney (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-5)

Rule: Sign in front of one competent witness AND a notary public (or another officer listed in O.C.G.A. §44-2-15). The notary can't also be the witness.

Law: O.C.G.A. §10-6B-5

Witnesses:

  • The witness may not be named as an agent in the power of attorney.
  • The notary (attesting officer) may not be the witness or a named agent.
  • Georgia's statutory financial power of attorney is durable unless you limit it in the document (Georgia DHS).
  • You may file the power of attorney with the superior court to give notice that it exists (Georgia DHS).
  • Georgia's official code is published through LexisNexis; we checked the rule against the Georgia Department of Human Services publication that summarizes it.

Sources: Georgia DHS Division of Aging Services: Alternatives to Guardianship and Advance Directives (rev. 10/2019)

Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care (O.C.G.A. §31-32-5)

Rule: Two witnesses must sign. You must see both witnesses sign. No notary is needed.

Law: O.C.G.A. §31-32-5

Witnesses:

  • A witness can't be your health care agent.
  • A witness can't knowingly be in line to inherit from you or benefit from your death.
  • A witness can't be directly involved in your health care.
  • Only one of the two witnesses may be an employee, agent or medical staff member of the facility where you receive care.
  • Witnesses do not have to see you sign, but you must see both of them sign (Georgia DHS).

Sources: Georgia DHS Division of Aging Services: Alternatives to Guardianship and Advance Directives (rev. 10/2019)

After signing

General information, not legal advice. Laws change; confirm with the official source or a Georgia attorney. See all states on the requirements by state page.

Frequently asked questions

Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Georgia?

Financial: Sign in front of one competent witness AND a notary public (or another officer listed in O.C.G.A. §44-2-15). The notary can't also be the witness. (O.C.G.A. §10-6B-5). Medical: Two witnesses must sign. You must see both witnesses sign. No notary is needed. (O.C.G.A. §31-32-5).

How many witnesses does a Georgia power of attorney need?

For a financial power of attorney: 1. For a medical power of attorney (Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care): 2.

Who can't be a witness in Georgia?

The witness may not be named as an agent in the power of attorney. The notary (attesting officer) may not be the witness or a named agent. A witness can't be your health care agent. A witness can't knowingly be in line to inherit from you or benefit from your death. A witness can't be directly involved in your health care. Only one of the two witnesses may be an employee, agent or medical staff member of the facility where you receive care.

Is this Georgia form free?

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