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Maryland Power of Attorney Form

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

1. Type and state
Maryland signing rule: Sign it, acknowledge your signature before a notary, AND have two adult witnesses sign. The notary may be one of the two witnesses. (Md. Code, Estates & Trusts §17-110) Maryland guide and sources
2. You (the principal)
3. Your agent

The person you trust to act for you. Choose an adult who is not your witness or notary.

4. Successor agent (optional)

Steps in if your agent can't or won't act.

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 Maryland, taken from the statute and checked on . The form above applies these rules automatically when Maryland is selected.

Maryland power of attorney at a glance

Signing requirements

Financial power of attorney (Md. Code, Estates & Trusts §17-110)

Rule: Sign it, acknowledge your signature before a notary, AND have two adult witnesses sign. The notary may be one of the two witnesses.

Law: Md. Code, Estates & Trusts §17-110

Witnesses:

  • Witnesses must be adults.
  • We recommend witnesses who are not your agent.
  • Signing and witnessing may be in person, or by electronic presence where the statute allows it (§17-110).

Sources: Maryland Estates and Trusts §17-110 (Maryland General Assembly)

Advance Directive: Appointment of Health Care Agent (Md. Code, Health-General §5-602)

Rule: Two witnesses must sign. No notary is required.

Law: Md. Code, Health-General §5-602

Witnesses:

  • Your health care agent may not be a witness.
  • At least one witness must not knowingly be entitled to any part of your estate or any financial benefit from your death.

Sources: Maryland Health-General §5-602 (Maryland General Assembly)

After signing

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Financial: Sign it, acknowledge your signature before a notary, AND have two adult witnesses sign. The notary may be one of the two witnesses. (Md. Code, Estates & Trusts §17-110). Medical: Two witnesses must sign. No notary is required. (Md. Code, Health-General §5-602).

How many witnesses does a Maryland power of attorney need?

For a financial power of attorney: 2. For a medical power of attorney (Advance Directive: Appointment of Health Care Agent): 2.

Who can't be a witness in Maryland?

Witnesses must be adults. We recommend witnesses who are not your agent. Your health care agent may not be a witness. At least one witness must not knowingly be entitled to any part of your estate or any financial benefit from your death.

Is this Maryland form free?

Yes. Fill it in and download the PDF free, with no signup. Word, the signing packet and saved copies are optional paid extras.