New Mexico Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

New Mexico minor (child) power of attorney is a document in which a parent or guardian authorizes another person to act as a temporary guardian for a child. The selected individual (attorney-in-fact) would have the same powers as the parent/guardian, enabling them to approve the child’s medical treatment, enrollment in school, and extracurricular activities.

New Mexico Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

Last updated May 13th, 2025

New Mexico minor (child) power of attorney is a document in which a parent or guardian authorizes another person to act as a temporary guardian for a child. The selected individual (attorney-in-fact) would have the same powers as the parent/guardian, enabling them to approve the child’s medical treatment, enrollment in school, and extracurricular activities.

Laws

Signing Requirements – A notary public must acknowledge the parent or guardian’s signature.[1]
Expiration – The power of attorney will be effective for a maximum of six months or until it is revoked by the parent or guardian.[2]

Sample

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NEW MEXICO MINOR CHILD POWER OF ATTORNEY

1. I declare I am the PARENT and/or GUARDIAN,

PARENT NAME: [PARENT / GUARDIAN NAME]
BIRTH DATE: [MM/DD/YYYY]
SOCIAL SECURITY #: [SOCIAL SECURITY #]
CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCE: [CITY/STATE]

Of this minor CHILD,

CHILD NAME: [MINOR CHILD NAME]
BIRTH DATE: [MM/DD/YYYY]
SOCIAL SECURITY #: [SOCIAL SECURITY #]
CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCE: [CITY/STATE]

Pursuant to 45-5-104 NMSA, do hereby appoint this CAREGIVER, my true and lawful attorney in fact, to act in my name, place and stead, in the event that I am unavailable and a decision must be made and/or authorization given for the above named child regarding medical treatment, education matters, participation in religious or recreational activities or in any other matters involving my child. I authorize the Caregiver in this event to take any and all steps, as fully and for all intents and purposes as I might do or could do if personally present. I understand that pursuant to the statute this power of attorney terminates six months from the date executed and I may renew it at that time.

CAREGIVER NAME: [ATTORNEY-IN-FACT NAME]
BIRTH DATE: [MM/DD/YYYY]
SOCIAL SECURITY #: [SOCIAL SECURITY #]
CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCE: [CITY/STATE]

I declare under penalty or perjury under the laws of the state of New Mexico that the foregoing is true and correct.

Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________ Date: ______________
Print Name: _______________________

Print Name: _______________________

NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This affidavit was subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged to me this, the _______ day of the month of ____________, 20___.

Notary Signature: _______________
Print Name: _______________
My Commission Expires: _______ (Notary Seal)