An Ohio power of attorney is a legal document that lets you name a person you trust, called your agent, to act for you. The Ohio power of attorney forms below cover money, health care, a child, taxes, real estate and vehicles. You can build one online or download a free template.
Last Updated: October 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current Ohio law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
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This page lists nine Ohio documents, from durable and medical powers of attorney to tax, vehicle and revocation forms. Each entry shows the other names of the document, its signing requirements and a free template to download. Pick the one that matches the task you want your agent to handle. In Ohio, the signature on a durable, general, limited or real estate power of attorney is presumed to be genuine if you acknowledge it before a notary public.[1]
Durable power of attorney comes in handy if you want to transfer your powers related to your funds and property. The designated agent will be able to perform various operations on your behalf.
| Also Known As | Ohio DPOA |
| Signing Requirements | Principal's signature (notary recommended) |
| Download | PDF Template |
Medical power of attorney can be completed by any adult resident of Ohio to name an agent to make health care decisions for the principal. It is important to make sure that the designated person is aware of your wishes and instructions. Ohio law requires a durable power of attorney for health care to be either witnessed by at least two adults or acknowledged by you before a notary public.[2]
| Also Known As | Health Care POA or MPOA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary or Two Witnesses |
| Download | PDF Template | State of Ohio Health Care Power of Attorney (DOC) |
General power of attorney is similar to DPOA. The difference is that this form will cease to function as soon as the principal dies or becomes incapacitated. But the document is also used to name an agent for financial matters.
| Also Known As | Generic Financial POA |
| Signing Requirements | Principal's signature (notary recommended) |
| Download | PDF Template |
Limited power of attorney is used when you want to create a personalized POA suited to your specific needs. The effect of this form is limited both in time and in scope.
| Also Known As | Special POA |
| Signing Requirements | Principal's signature (notary recommended) |
| Download | PDF Template |
Child power of attorney allows parents to transfer the rights and responsibilities regarding the care of their children. Under Ohio law, a parent, guardian, or custodian who creates a power of attorney under section 3109.52 must use a form that is identical in form and content to the one in section 3109.53. In that form, you certify that one of the listed circumstances exists, such as homelessness, the death of the child's other parent, or a well-founded belief that the power of attorney is in the child's best interest.[3]
| Also Known As | Minor POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary |
| Download | PDF Template | POA |
Real estate power of attorney is used to shift the handling of your real property to someone else. The trustee will be able to perform day-to-day duties as well as financial transactions related to real estate on your behalf.
| Also Known As | Limited Real Estate POA |
| Signing Requirements | Principal's signature (notary recommended) |
| Download | PDF Template |
State tax power of attorney (Form TBOR 1) is the legal way to appoint a representative to handle your tax matters before the Ohio Department of Taxation. By providing details of yourself and a representative, you authorize them to use your tax information and fill out forms.
| Also Known As | Form TBOR 1 |
| Signing Requirements | Principal and Representative |
| Download | Form TBOR 1 (DOC) |
Vehicle power of attorney (Form BMV 3771) will help you if you want to have someone to handle the management of your vehicle. Fill out the form and your representative will be in charge of you at the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
| Also Known As | BMV POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary |
| Download | Form BMV 3771 |
Revocation power of attorney is your insurance in case you change your mind. You can terminate any of your POAs at any time by completing this form.
| Also Known As | POA Termination Form |
| Signing Requirements | Notary is recommended |
| Download | PDF Template |
Power of attorney templates are used in each and every state. Check several other sample POA forms regularly completed by US citizens.
Other fillable Ohio templates available for download on FormsPal and that can be customized in our hassle-free document constructor.
An Ohio durable, limited or general power of attorney must be signed by the principal, or by another individual who signs the principal's name at the principal's direction and in the principal's conscious presence. On a durable, limited or general power of attorney, the principal's signature is presumed to be genuine if the principal acknowledges it before a notary public or another individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments.[1]
The right document depends on what you want your agent to do. Match your task to a document in the table below, then open its entry above to get the template.
| Your task | Document |
|---|---|
| Give someone financial powers | Durable power of attorney |
| Let someone handle everyday finances | General power of attorney |
| Hand off one specific matter | Limited power of attorney |
| Name someone to make health care decisions | Medical power of attorney (State of Ohio Health Care Power of Attorney) |
| Leave your child in someone's care | Child power of attorney |
| Sell or manage a property | Real estate power of attorney |
| Deal with Ohio tax matters | State tax power of attorney (Form TBOR 1) |
| Handle a vehicle at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles | Vehicle power of attorney (Form BMV 3771) |
| Replace or stop an agent | Revocation of power of attorney |
Each document lists its own signing requirements in the entries above. Check the row for the document you pick before you sign, and ask an Ohio attorney if you are not sure.
Your agent acts for you, so choose with care. Talk with the person before you sign, so the role does not come as a surprise. Then ask yourself three questions about the person you have in mind:
A few simple slips can cause trouble later, when your agent needs to use the document. Check this list before you sign, and fix any problem while you can still change the document.
You can also use state-issued powers of attorney. They include the statutory form, the State of Ohio Health Care Power of Attorney, Form BMV 3771 for vehicles and Form TBOR 1 for taxes.
Governing Laws:
A power of attorney is a document in which you, the principal, name another person, the agent, to act for you. The powers can be broad or limited to one task, depending on the document you choose.
Yes. Use the Create My Document button at the top of this page. You answer a few questions, then save, print or download the document. You can also download one of the free PDF templates listed above.
Start with the task. Use the table above to match what you want your agent to do with a document, then open that entry to get the template.
Use the Ohio revocation form listed above. After you sign it, give a signed copy to your agent so your agent knows to stop acting for you.
General information, not legal or tax advice.
