A Kansas general power of attorney is a written document in which a person, the principal, names an agent (also called an attorney-in-fact) to act for them on the subjects the principal initials. The first page of the form warns that the powers granted are broad and sweeping. It also says the document does not authorize health-care decisions. Download the free Kansas power of attorney form PDF below, or fill it out online first.
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Kansas sets the requirements for a power of attorney by statute. In Kansas, the laws governing the general power of attorney are detailed in the Kansas Statutes, specifically Sections 58-650 through 58-665.[3] The main signing rule is in section 58-652 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated. The power of attorney must be signed by the principal, and dated and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by the revised uniform law on notarial acts.[2] The points below come from that section.
Signed and acknowledged. The principal signs, and the document is dated and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by the revised uniform law on notarial acts.[2]
Signing by a designee. A designee may sign only if the principal is physically unable to sign but otherwise competent and conscious. The adult designee signs in the presence of the principal, at the specific direction of the principal expressed in the presence of a notary public.[2]
Substantial compliance with the state form. A power of attorney executed on or after July 1, 2021 is deemed sufficient if it is in substantial compliance with the form set forth by the judicial council.[2]
No recording needed for validity. A power of attorney does not have to be recorded to be valid and binding between the principal and the attorney in fact, or between the principal and third persons.[2]
The agent's affidavit. A person who is shown the power of attorney is entitled to rely on an affidavit executed by the attorney in fact, in the absence of actual knowledge to the contrary. The affidavit states that the event or condition on which the power's effectiveness depends has occurred or exists.[2]
No duty to act. A person appointed attorney in fact under a durable power of attorney has no duty to exercise the authority conferred in the power of attorney. The exception is an attorney in fact who has agreed expressly in writing to act for the principal in such circumstances.[2]
The signing steps in the right order are in the signing section below.
How to Fill Out the Kansas General Power of Attorney Form
The Kansas general power of attorney form has five form pages and 41 fillable fields. Create it online with the builder above, or download the PDF. Then work through the pages in order: the principal and agent, the powers you grant, the effective and termination dates, the successor agent and the signature. The notary completes the last page.
The screenshots under each step show the FormsPal Kansas general power of attorney template filled with sample entries in blue, so you can see where each answer goes. The names, addresses, dates and amounts are examples only.
Principal and agent. On page 1, enter your name and address in the first blanks, then your agent's name and address in the appointment lines. The agent is the person the form calls your attorney-in-fact.Step 1: sample entries, not a real document.
Initial the powers (A) to (K). On page 2, initial the line in front of each power you are granting, from (A) Real property transactions to (K) Benefits from social security, medicare, medicaid, or other governmental programs. Leave a line blank to withhold that power.Step 2: sample entries, not a real document.
Initial powers (L), (M) or (N). Initial (L) Retirement plan transactions and (M) Tax matters if you want to grant them. To grant every power, initial (N) All of the powers listed above. The form says you need not initial any other line if you initial (N). Special Instructions 1 to 3 are printed on pages 2 and 3 and have no blanks to fill in.Step 3: sample entries, not a real document.
Effective date. On page 3, the Effective Date block says to initial one line. One line starts the power of attorney right away, and the other starts it on a date you fill in, with the year.Step 4: sample entries, not a real document.
Termination date: written revocation. The Termination Date block says to initial one line. Initial the first line if the power of attorney should end when you have signed a written revocation.Step 5: sample entries, not a real document.
Termination date: a set date or incapacity. Or initial the line that ends the power of attorney on a date, and fill in the date and the year. The other choice ends it when you are determined to be incapacitated. The form defines incapacitated right below the lines, on pages 3 and 4. The definition covers a court finding that you are incompetent, a court appointment of a conservator or guardian for your estate, or written certification by two physicians who are unrelated to you or to each other.Step 6: sample entries, not a real document.
Successor attorney-in-fact. On page 4, enter the agent's name again, then the alternate agent's name and address. The alternate steps in if the agent is unable or unwilling to serve. The paragraph on more than one agent above it is printed text with nothing to fill in.Step 7: sample entries, not a real document.
Date and sign. Fill in the day, month and year after "Signed this". Sign above the line marked (signature) and print your name above (printed name). The printed text above the date says that any third party who receives a copy may act under the document and that all prior general powers of attorney you executed are revoked.Step 8: sample entries, not a real document.
Acknowledgment: county, date and officer. On page 5, the notary or other officer completes the Kansas acknowledgment: the county, the date, the officer's name and title, and your name as the person who appeared. The certificate says the officer verifies only the identity of the person who signed, not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of the document.Step 9: sample entries, not a real document.
Notary signature and seal. The notary or officer signs on the Signature line under "WITNESS my hand and official seal" and adds the seal where the form shows (seal).Step 10: sample entries, not a real document.
How to Sign and Use the Kansas General Power of Attorney
After you fill out the form, the signing steps matter as much as the answers. In Kansas, the principal signs the power of attorney, and it is dated and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by the revised uniform law on notarial acts.[2] Follow these steps in order.
Sign the form: You sign it as the principal. If you are physically unable to sign but otherwise competent and conscious, an adult designee may sign in your presence and at your specific direction, expressed in the presence of a notary public.[2]
Have it dated and acknowledged: Take the signed form to a notary public. The power of attorney is dated and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by the revised uniform law on notarial acts, and the notary completes the acknowledgment on page 5 of the form.[2]
Know how your agent accepts: Talk to your agent before you finish, and get any agreement in writing. A person appointed attorney in fact under a durable power of attorney has no duty to exercise the authority conferred. The exception is an attorney in fact who has agreed expressly in writing to act for the principal in such circumstances.[2]
Recording is not required: A power of attorney does not have to be recorded to be valid and binding between the principal and the attorney in fact, or between the principal and third persons.[2]
Share and store it: Give your agent a copy and keep the original signed and acknowledged document in a safe place. Give copies to the banks or other institutions your agent will deal with.
A Kansas power of attorney does not last forever. It ends when its own terms say so, and the way you revoke it depends on whether it was recorded. Check both before you rely on an old document or tell your agent that the authority has ended.
Its own terms. The authority granted in a power of attorney is modified or terminated on the date shown in the power of attorney and in accordance with its express provisions.[1]
Revoking a recorded power of attorney. If a power of attorney is recorded, any revocation of it must be recorded in the same manner for the revocation to be effective.[2]
Revoking an unrecorded power of attorney. If a power of attorney is not recorded, it may be revoked by a recorded revocation or in any other appropriate manner.[2]
Notice to named persons. If a power of attorney requires notice of revocation be given to named persons, those persons may continue to rely on the authority set forth in the power of attorney until such notice is received.[2]
The form also has its own termination choices on page 3, which you initial when you fill it out. They are a signed written revocation, a set date, or a determination of incapacity as the form defines it. Read them before you sign, since they are part of the document your agent will rely on.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These short answers cover 7 common questions about signing, recording, revoking and relying on a Kansas general power of attorney. Each answer follows the text of Kansas law, and the sources are listed at the end of the page. The topics are:
Notarization
Signing by a designee
Recording
Revoking a power of attorney
Notice of revocation
The agent's duty to act
The agent's affidavit
Does a Kansas power of attorney need to be notarized?
Yes. A Kansas power of attorney must be signed by the principal, and dated and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by the revised uniform law on notarial acts.[2]
Can someone else sign a Kansas power of attorney for the principal?
Only in one case. If the principal is physically unable to sign but otherwise competent and conscious, an adult designee of the principal may sign. The designee signs in the presence of the principal and at the principal's specific direction, expressed in the presence of a notary public.[2]
Does a Kansas power of attorney have to be recorded?
No. A power of attorney does not have to be recorded to be valid and binding between the principal and the attorney in fact, or between the principal and third persons.[2]
How do you revoke a Kansas power of attorney?
It depends on whether the power of attorney was recorded. If a power of attorney is recorded, any revocation must be recorded in the same manner for the revocation to be effective. If it is not recorded, it may be revoked by a recorded revocation or in any other appropriate manner.[2]
Can someone keep relying on a power of attorney after it is revoked?
Sometimes. If a power of attorney requires notice of revocation be given to named persons, those persons may continue to rely on the authority set forth in the power of attorney until such notice is received.[2]
Does the agent have to act under a Kansas power of attorney?
Not necessarily. A person appointed attorney in fact under a durable power of attorney has no duty to exercise the authority conferred in the power of attorney. The exception is an attorney in fact who has agreed expressly in writing to act for the principal in such circumstances.[2]
Can a third party rely on an affidavit from the agent?
Yes, in the absence of actual knowledge to the contrary. A person to whom the power of attorney is presented is entitled to rely on an affidavit executed by the attorney in fact. The affidavit states that the event or condition on which the power's effectiveness depends has occurred or exists.[2]
General information, not legal or tax advice.
Sources
Unless noted otherwise, the sources below are from the Kansas Statutes Annotated.
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.
Last Updated: October 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current Kansas law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
