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Michigan Power of Attorney Form

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

1. Type and state
Michigan signing rule: Sign in front of two witnesses OR acknowledge your signature before a notary. The Attorney General's form recommends notarizing even with witnesses, because banks accept it more readily. (Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act, MCL 556.201 and following) Michigan 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

Untick anything you don't want your agent to handle.

6. Special powers (optional)

These can change who inherits your property, so most states require you to grant them one by one. Each one you tick gets a line for your initials. Leave them off unless you are sure.

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

Michigan power of attorney at a glance

Signing requirements

Financial power of attorney (Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act, MCL 556.201 and following)

Rule: Sign in front of two witnesses OR acknowledge your signature before a notary. The Attorney General's form recommends notarizing even with witnesses, because banks accept it more readily.

Law: Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act, MCL 556.201 and following

Witnesses:

  • Witnesses must be at least 18.
  • A witness can't be your agent.
  • Michigan updated its law under the Uniform Power of Attorney Act in 2024. The Attorney General publishes free fillable forms that comply with it.
  • Michigan's law defines the agent's powers by subject in MCL 556.303 to 556.316.

Sources: Michigan Attorney General: Elder Abuse Task Force power of attorney forms; Michigan AG press release on the new Power of Attorney forms (Aug 6, 2025)

Patient Advocate Designation (Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care) (MCL 700.5506 and 700.5507)

Rule: Sign in front of two adult witnesses. Your patient advocate must sign an acceptance before acting.

Law: MCL 700.5506 and 700.5507

Witnesses:

  • A witness can't be your patient advocate.
  • A witness can't be your spouse, parent, child, grandchild, brother or sister.
  • A witness can't be entitled to benefit as your heir or under your will or trust.
  • A witness can't be your health care or mental health care provider (including a facility), or their employee.
  • A witness can't be an employee of your health or life insurance company.
  • The Attorney General's medical form includes the patient advocate's acceptance pages. Michigan law sets the acceptance wording; use the AG's free form for the exact statement if a provider asks for it.

Sources: Michigan Attorney General: Elder Abuse Task Force power of attorney forms

After signing

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Financial: Sign in front of two witnesses OR acknowledge your signature before a notary. The Attorney General's form recommends notarizing even with witnesses, because banks accept it more readily. (Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act, MCL 556.201 and following). Medical: Sign in front of two adult witnesses. Your patient advocate must sign an acceptance before acting. (MCL 700.5506 and 700.5507).

How many witnesses does a Michigan power of attorney need?

For a financial power of attorney: 2 if you don't use a notary. For a medical power of attorney (Patient Advocate Designation (Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care)): 2.

Who can't be a witness in Michigan?

Witnesses must be at least 18. A witness can't be your agent. A witness can't be your patient advocate. A witness can't be your spouse, parent, child, grandchild, brother or sister. A witness can't be entitled to benefit as your heir or under your will or trust. A witness can't be your health care or mental health care provider (including a facility), or their employee. A witness can't be an employee of your health or life insurance company.

Is this Michigan 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.