A Vermont durable power of attorney is a written document that lets you, the principal, name a trusted agent to manage your finances if illness or another life event leaves you unable to. Under Vermont law, it stays in effect if you become incapacitated unless the document says otherwise.[1]
Your agent can handle financial transactions, real estate, tax and legal matters, and government benefits, and you can make the grant broad or limited. This form does not cover health care decisions. For that, see other Vermont POA forms.
In practice, the form identifies the principal and the agent and spells out the powers granted. A durable power of attorney helps with estate planning by letting your agent manage your finances if you cannot.
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Vermont’s power of attorney rules appear in Title 14, Chapter 127 of the Vermont Statutes, the Vermont Uniform Power of Attorney Act. A power of attorney created under this law stays in effect if you become incapacitated or unavailable, unless the document itself says it terminates then.[1] It must also meet the chapter’s signing rules to be valid.
Because the power of attorney is durable, your agent can keep making financial and legal decisions on your behalf, such as paying bills, handling tax matters, and managing property, even if you become unable to act for yourself. Vermont’s general authority categories on the statutory form cover exactly these day-to-day matters.
Last Updated: September 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current Vermont law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
The law defines “power of attorney” broadly, covering any signed writing that gives an agent authority to act for the principal, so the document can cover a wide range of powers and actions.
The power of attorney must be signed by the principal, or by another person signing at the principal’s direction under the conditions state law sets.[2] The principal’s signature is presumed genuine if it is acknowledged before a notary public or another person authorized by law to take acknowledgments.[2] Vermont also provides a statutory form power of attorney that you may use instead of drafting your own.[4]
A Vermont power of attorney or an agent’s authority ends in several ways under state law:[3]
Termination is not effective against an agent or another person who acts in good faith without actual knowledge of it, and an act performed in good faith before someone learns of the termination still binds the principal and their successors.[3] A principal who has been determined to be incapacitated may not revoke the power of attorney.[3] Signing a new power of attorney does not revoke an earlier one unless the new document says the earlier one, or all earlier ones, are revoked.[3]
Tip: Keep a copy of your signed and notarized document. Give a copy to your agent and to any financial institution that needs to see it before it will accept your agent’s authority.
| Document Name | Vermont Durable Power of Attorney Form |
| Other Names | Vermont Financial Durable Power of Attorney, VT DPOA |
| Relevant Laws | Vermont Statutes, Title 14, Section 4005 |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 10 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 37 |
| Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
Popular Local Durable POA Forms
Durable POA documents are used in each and every state. Take a look at other popular DPOA forms frequently filled out by Americans.
Follow these steps in the order the Vermont statutory form presents them. Each step names the form part it belongs to and the page where you will find it, so you can move through the document from the first page to your signature and the notary’s acknowledgment without missing a section.
Enter your full name and address as principal, then your agent’s name and address. (Page 1)
Initial line (N) to grant your agent all the powers listed, or initial only the specific lettered powers you want your agent to have, such as:
(Page 2)
Review the numbered special instructions on the form, covering topics like a HIPAA release, claims and reimbursement, retirement accounts, and digital assets, and add any further limits or instructions on the lines provided. (Page 2)
Initial one of the three effective-date choices on the form: immediately, on a date you state, or only once you become incapacitated. (Page 3)
If you want a backup, enter the successor agent’s name and address in the successor section. (Page 4)
Sign, date, and print your name in the signature block. (Page 4)
Sign before the notary in the acknowledgment section on page 5. The notary will fill in the county, date, and their own information to complete the acknowledgment.[2]
After it is signed and acknowledged, give that individual a copy and discuss what you expect of them. Keep the original somewhere safe, and give copies to any financial institution that needs to see it.
Download the Vermont power of attorney form below as a PDF. Or use the builder near the top of this page to answer a short questionnaire and create a copy you can save, print, and sign without retyping the form by hand.
This page is general information about Vermont durable power of attorneys, not legal advice. For advice on your situation, talk to a Vermont attorney.
Unless noted otherwise, the sources below are from the 14 V.S.A..