Free Arizona Power of Attorney Forms

An Arizona power of attorney (POA) is a legal document in which you, the principal, name a person you trust to act for you as your agent. Depending on the form you choose, your agent can handle financial, medical, minor child, vehicle, or tax matters. Each Arizona power of attorney form below is free to download as a PDF or to create online.

Last Updated: October 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current Arizona law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.

Arizona POA forms: durable financial power of attorney

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Arizona POA Templates by Type

Pick the template that matches the job you need done. The templates below cover durable, medical, general, limited, minor child, real estate, state tax, vehicle, and revocation documents. Each card shows what the document is for and how it is signed, with a PDF template you can download.

arizona durable financial poa

Durable power of attorney is an Arizona POA type for financial decisions. They might be related to your real estate or other financial assets. The document is created in advance and will be used by your agent if you become incapacitated or unable to make decisions for health reasons, addictions, or others.

Also Known As Arizona DPOA
Signing Requirements Notary and One Witness
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arizona medical poa

Medical power of attorney in Arizona is called the health care power of attorney. It is used to appoint an agent who will make decisions about your health if you do not have the ability to communicate with medical personnel on your own, and the document may also have your end-of-life care decisions covered.

Also Known As Health Care POA or MPOA
Signing Requirements Notary or One Witness
Download PDF Template | Health Care Power of Attorney
arizona general financial poa

General power of attorney is used to designate a relative or close friend as an agent to handle your financial affairs, such as when you are on a long trip. It is worth noting that this form will not be valid if you become incapacitated or die.

Also Known As Generic Financial POA
Signing Requirements Notary and One Witness
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arizona limited poa

Limited power of attorney can be used to appoint an agent for any matter of yours, whether it is real estate or a specific medical issue. The form is only valid for this specific issue specified in it and can be created according to your needs.

Also Known As Special POA
Signing Requirements Notary and One Witness
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arizona minor child poa

Child power of attorney or Parental power of attorney is used in Arizona to assign a temporary legal guardian to your children in the event of your long departure or death. The temporary guardian will have the same authority as the parent.

Also Known As Minor POA
Signing Requirements Notary and One Witness
Download PDF Template | Parental Power of Attorney
arizona real estate poa

Real estate power of attorney allows your agent to make decisions about the specified real estate you own. A trusted person can dispose of it in matters of sale, rent, leasing, refinancing.

Also Known As Limited Real Estate POA
Signing Requirements Notary and One Witness
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Arizona tax power of attorney form preview

State tax power of attorney (Form 285) gives your agent specific tax-related powers in cases where you cannot handle your taxes yourself. In such situations, the agent becomes the official representative for dealing with the IRS and filling out tax forms on your behalf.

Also Known As Arizona Form 285
Signing Requirements Taxpayer and Appointee
Download Form 285 (DOC)
arizona motor vehicle poa

Vehicle power of attorney is designed to appoint an agent who will be able to resolve issues related to your vehicle. Such issues may include: getting a title, registering a car, or speaking for you to the Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services Division.

Also Known As ADOT POA
Signing Requirements Notary
Download PDF Template | ADOT POA (DOC)
arizona revocation of poa

Revocation power of attorney is needed in cases when you want to suspend the performance of agency duties and replace the agent or simply fire them. Be sure to send this document to all interested parties so that they are aware that this agent no longer represents your interests and can not make decisions on your behalf.

Also Known As POA Termination Form
Signing Requirements Notary and One Witness
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How to Choose an Arizona Power of Attorney

The right Arizona power of attorney depends on what you need handled on your behalf. Some forms cover money and property, one covers health care decisions, and others are built for a single task such as registering a car or filing state taxes. Match the job to the form first, then download it or create it online.

  • Managing your finances: a durable power of attorney or a general power of attorney.
  • Making health care decisions: a medical power of attorney, called a health care power of attorney in Arizona.
  • Handling one transaction, such as selling real estate while you are away: a limited power of attorney.
  • Naming someone to care for your child while you are away: a minor child power of attorney.
  • Registering a vehicle or getting a title: a vehicle power of attorney.
  • Ending a power of attorney you no longer want: a revocation of power of attorney.
A power of attorney is often called a POA. The person you name is your agent, and you are the principal. Many people prepare one as part of their estate planning.

How to Sign an Arizona Power of Attorney

Signing an Arizona power of attorney takes a few steps. The legal requirements below are stated for a durable, limited, or general power of attorney that deals with financial matters. For any other form on this page, including a vehicle power of attorney, follow the signing requirements listed in its template card above.

  1. Fill in the form. Enter the principal's name, the agent's name, and the powers you want to grant. You can type into the downloaded PDF with the FormsPal PDF editor before you print it.
  2. Sign it. An Arizona durable, limited, or general power of attorney must be signed or marked by the principal. For an Arizona durable, limited, or general power of attorney, another person may sign in the principal's name instead, but only in the principal's conscious presence and at the principal's direction.[1]
  3. Get a witness. An Arizona durable, limited, or general power of attorney must be witnessed by a person other than the agent, the agent's spouse, the agent's children, or the notary public.[1]
  4. Have it notarized. An Arizona durable, limited, or general power of attorney must also be notarized. For an Arizona durable, limited, or general power of attorney, the principal acknowledges the document and the witness signs an affidavit, both before a notary public, and the notary public's certificate under official seal evidences it.[1]
  5. Give your agent a copy. Keep the signed original in a safe place and give your agent a copy, so the agent can show the document when it is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a principal and an agent?

The principal is the person who creates the power of attorney and grants the authority. The agent is the person the principal names to act for them. Choose an agent you trust, because the agent acts for you within the powers the document gives.

What is an Arizona power of attorney used for?

An Arizona power of attorney lets you name someone to act for you when you cannot be there or cannot act yourself. What your agent may do depends on the powers the document lists, so read the form before you sign it.

Can I create an Arizona power of attorney online?

Yes. Choose a form, answer a few simple questions, and FormsPal builds the document for you. You can save your progress, finish on any device, and download and print the document when you are ready to sign it.

What should I do after I sign a power of attorney?

Keep the signed original in a safe place and give your agent a copy. Tell the people and organizations that will deal with your agent, such as your bank, that the document exists.

What mistakes should I avoid with a power of attorney?

Common mistakes are choosing the wrong type of document, leaving blank spaces, and misspelling a name. Read the finished document once more before you sign it. Then store the signed original where you can find it.

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General information, not legal or tax advice.

Sources

  1. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 14-5501. Accessed October 5, 2026.
Published: Jun 12, 2022
Mara Erlach
Mara Erlach
Writer & Attorney
Mara has been practicing estate planning and trust law in California since 2003, taking pride in helping clients of all backgrounds and asset profiles form a complete and customized estate plan. Her specialties are: estate planning, wills and trusts, trust and probate administration.

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