The Oklahoma minor child power of attorney is a legal document that enables parents or legal guardians to delegate specific powers and responsibilities for their child to another trusted adult (attorney-in-fact). This delegation is temporary and can be used for various purposes, such as when parents are unavailable due to travel, illness, or other circumstances.
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The relevant statutes governing this power of attorney form are in the Oklahoma Statutes, Title 10, Section 700. A parent or guardian can grant the following powers to the attorney-in-fact:
The power of attorney is limited in duration. According to Title 10, Section 700, the document is valid for up to one year from the execution date unless revoked earlier by the parents or legal guardians. The form must be signed and notarized to be legally binding. Section 701 provides the statutory power of attorney to delegate parental or legal authority. This POA does not remove parental rights but merely delegates certain responsibilities to another individual.
You can refer to Oklahoma POA forms for more information and access to all state-specific templates.
| Document Name | Oklahoma Minor Child Power of Attorney Form |
| Other Name | Oklahoma Temporary Guardianship Form |
| Relevant Laws | Oklahoma Statutes, Sections 10-700 and 10-701 |
| Duration | One Year |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 10 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 44 |
| Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
This form can be used for temporary childcare arrangements when traveling, dealing with medical issues, or during military deployment. Below are detailed instructions to ensure the form is completed accurately and effectively.
1. Identifying the Child and Parent or Legal Custodian
Start by certifying your role as the parent or legal custodian of the child. Enter the full name and date of birth of each minor child you are including in this POA. Each child must be listed separately to ensure clarity and legal compliance.
2. Designating the Attorney-in-Fact
In this section, you must provide the full name, street address, city, state, zip code, and contact numbers of the person you appoint as the attorney-in-fact. This individual will be responsible for making decisions on behalf of your child as specified in the POA.
3. Delegating Authority
You will have the option to grant broad or specific powers to your attorney-in-fact. If choosing broad powers, initial the section that delegates comprehensive authority regarding the child’s care, custody, and property. If you prefer to specify which powers you are delegating, initial the corresponding section and write down the responsibilities you are assigning.
4. Setting the Duration
Specify the effective dates for the POA, starting with the day it becomes effective, and the final day it will be in effect, not to exceed one year. Remember, you retain the right to revoke this power of attorney at anytime.
5. Execution by the Parent or Legal Custodian
Once all details are filled in, sign the form to execute the power of attorney officially. Ensure that your signature is notarized, essential for the document’s legality.
6. Acceptance by the Attorney-in-Fact
The designated attorney-in-fact must also sign the form, acknowledging their acceptance of the responsibilities outlined in the POA.
7. Notarization
The final step is to have the form notarized. This includes having a Notary Public witness the signatures and verify the identity of both the parent or legal custodian and the attorney-in-fact. The notary will seal the document, making it a legally binding agreement.
