A Utah durable power of attorney is a legal document that lets you name someone you trust, called an agent, to manage your financial affairs. Utah's power of attorney statute makes the document durable by default, so it stays in effect if you become incapacitated, unless it expressly says otherwise.[1.1] A standard, non-durable power of attorney ends once you can no longer make your own decisions.
You, the principal, must sign the paperwork yourself, or direct someone else to sign your name in your conscious presence, before a notary public or another person authorized to take acknowledgments.[1.2] The completed template must also name your agent and describe the powers you are granting.
Utah lets you choose whether the power of attorney takes effect right away or only once a specific event happens, such as a doctor certifying that you cannot manage your own affairs. This flexibility helps you tailor the paperwork to your circumstances.
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Last Updated: September 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current Utah law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
Utah's power of attorney statute makes every power of attorney durable by default.[1.1] It stays in effect even if you become incapacitated, unless the document itself says your incapacity ends it.
"A power of attorney created under this chapter is durable unless it expressly provides that it is terminated by the incapacity of the principal."
You, the principal, must sign the power of attorney yourself, or direct another person to sign your name in your conscious presence.[1.2] The signature must be made before a notary public or another person authorized by law to take acknowledgments.[1.2] You must also have sufficient mental capacity at the time to understand that you are appointing an agent to handle your financial affairs.[1.2]
A signature on the power of attorney is presumed genuine if you acknowledge it before a notary public or another individual authorized to take acknowledgments.[1.2]
If you reside or are about to reside in a hospital, assisted living, skilled nursing, or similar care facility when you sign, you may not name its owner, operator, health care provider, or employee as your agent.[1.2] Utah law allows a narrow exception when the agent is your spouse, legal guardian, or next of kin, or when the agent's authority is limited to helping you qualify for Medicaid.[1.2]
This power of attorney takes effect as soon as you sign it, unless the document states that it takes effect on a future date or event, such as a doctor certifying that you are incapacitated.[1.4]
Except as another law provides otherwise, a photocopy or an electronically transmitted copy of your original power of attorney has the same legal effect as the original.[1.3]
Utah law also offers an optional statutory form power of attorney.[1.6] You are not required to use it. FormsPal's builder creates a separate, ready-to-sign Utah durable power of attorney template you can use instead, covering subjects such as real property, bank accounts, and business operations.
A power of attorney terminates when any of the following happens:[1.5]
You may revoke or amend the power of attorney using any method the document itself sets out, if the document says that method is the only one you can use.[1.5]
A few other rules affect how termination works:[1.5]
| Document Name | Utah Durable Power of Attorney Form |
| Other Names | Utah Financial Durable Power of Attorney, UT DPOA |
| Relevant Laws | Utah Code §§ 75A-2-104 to 75A-2-301 |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 10 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 37 |
| Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
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Yes. Utah law requires that a power of attorney be signed before a notary public or another individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments.[1.2] Without that notarized signature, the document does not meet Utah's signing requirements.
Yes, if the person has sufficient mental capacity when the power of attorney is signed. Utah law requires that the principal understand, at the time of signing, that they are appointing an agent to handle their financial affairs.[1.2] A schizophrenia diagnosis alone does not prevent someone from signing a power of attorney. What matters is their capacity to understand the document at the moment they execute it.
Follow the numbered steps below to complete your Utah durable power of attorney using the fillable PDF. Each step matches a section of the form, in the order they appear.
After notarization, give copies of the executed power of attorney to your agent, any successor agent, and any bank or medical facility that needs it.
Download the free Utah durable power of attorney template below as a fillable PDF, or use the builder above to create and print a customized version of the document in minutes.
This page is general information about Utah durable power of attorneys, not legal advice. For advice on your situation, talk to a Utah attorney.