Signing Requirements
Two witnesses and a notary public must sign the power of attorney.[1]
Sample
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1. For the Minor named [MINOR CHILD NAME] born on [MM/DD/YYYY] (hereinafter known as the “Minor”), I, [PARENT / GUARDIAN NAME], the ☐ Parent or ☐ Court Appointed Guardian with a street address of [STREET ADDRESS],
And I, [CO-PARENT / GUARDIAN NAME], the ☐ Parent or ☐ Court Appointed Guardian with a street address of [STREET ADDRESS],
2. Hereby appoint [ATTORNEY-IN-FACT NAME] as the Attorney-in-Fact for the Minor who is their [RELATION TO CHILD] with a street address of [STREET ADDRESS], (hereinafter referred to as the “Attorney-in-Fact”).
3. I/We delegate to the Attorney-in-Fact the authority to [DESCRIBE AUTHORITY HERE].
4. This power of attorney document shall commence on [MM/DD/YYYY] and end on:
A. [INITIAL] ☐ – [MM/DD/YYYY].
B. [INITIAL] ☐ – In the event of my disability (incapacitation).
C. [INITIAL] ☐ – In the event of my death.
5. This power of attorney shall be governed under the laws in the State of Maryland and terminates any prior written form.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________ Date: ______________
Print Name: _______________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________ Date: ______________
Print Name: _______________________
ACCEPTANCE BY ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
The undersigned Attorney-in-Fact acknowledges and executes this Power of Attorney, and by such execution does hereby affirm that I: (A) accept the appointment; (B) understand the duties under the Power of Attorney and under the law.
Attorney-in-fact Signature: _______________________ Date: ______________
Print Name: _______________________
AFFIRMATION BY WITNESSES
I witnessed the execution of this Power of Attorney by the Parent/Court Appointed Guardian(s), and I affirm that the Parent/Court Appointed Guardian(s) appeared to me to be of sound mind, was not under duress, and the Parent/Court Appointed Guardian(s) affirmed to me that he/she was aware of the nature of this Power of Attorney and signed it freely and voluntarily.
Witness Signature: _______________________ Date: ______________
Print Name: _______________________
Witness Signature: _______________________ Date: ______________
Print Name: _______________________
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of Delaware
County of _______________, ss.
On ________, before me appeared _______________________, as the Parent(s)/Court Appointed Guardian(s) who proved to me through government-issued photo identification to be the above-named person(s), who in my presence executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that (s)he executed the same as his/her free act and deed.
Notary Signature: _______________
Print Name: _______________
My Commission Expires: _______ (Notary Seal)