A Montana power of attorney is a legal document that lets you name a person you trust, called your agent, to act for you. The Montana power of attorney forms below cover money, health care, a child, taxes, real estate and vehicles. You can build one online or download a free template.
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This page lists nine Montana documents, from durable and medical powers of attorney to tax, vehicle and revocation forms. Each entry shows the other names of the document, its signing requirements and a free template to download. Pick the one that matches the task you want your agent to handle. In Montana, a durable, general, limited or real estate power of attorney must be signed by you. A notary is not required, but if you acknowledge your signature before a notary public, it is presumed to be genuine.[1]
Durable power of attorney is a form that lets you secure your finances in all cases you become incapacitated. With the form, you can appoint any agent you trust who will be the one making decisions regarding your money and estate if you are unavailable.
| Also Known As | Montana DPOA |
| Signing Requirements | Principal's signature (notary recommended) |
| Download | PDF Template |
Medical power of attorney allows you to pick a person who will talk to the medical personnel for you if you are unable to speak for yourself. This may happen, for instance, if you are incapacitated. The decisions your representative may make according to the form also touch the topic of life-sustaining treatment. In Montana, a declaration about life-sustaining treatment must be signed by you, or by someone at your direction, and witnessed by two individuals.[3]
| Also Known As | Health Care POA or MPOA |
| Signing Requirements | Two (2) Witnesses |
| Download | PDF Template | Montana Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Medical Treatment |
General power of attorney is another POA type. Use it if your closest people, such as parents, children, a spouse or other family members, need your permission to operate your finances. The form is enforceable only when you are conscious and alive.
| Also Known As | Generic Financial POA |
| Signing Requirements | Principal's signature (notary recommended) |
| Download | PDF Template |
Limited power of attorney is used to transmit limited tasks or responsibilities to anybody else. For example, you can appoint a representative who will complete a significant sales operation for you while you are out of town.
| Also Known As | Special POA |
| Signing Requirements | Principal's signature (notary recommended) |
| Download | PDF Template |
Child power of attorney should be created by a parent if they plan to leave home and cannot take care of their children for a certain time. The document appoints a guardian who will replace the parent. In Montana, a parent or guardian may delegate parental authority by a power of attorney for no more than six months.[2]
| Also Known As | Minor POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
Real estate power of attorney is a form a property owner can use to hand property tasks to someone else. These tasks include managing, selling, renting and leasing the property.
| Also Known As | Limited Real Estate POA |
| Signing Requirements | Principal's signature (notary recommended) |
| Download | PDF Template |
State tax power of attorney is a form used by taxpayers in Montana if they want to delegate all tax matters to their agents. Agents selected by principals have the right to substitute principles in tax filing and represent them in the local Department of Revenue. In Montana, the common Form 2848 is used, slightly adapted by the department.
| Also Known As | Tax POA |
| Signing Requirements | Grantor Only |
| Download | Form 2848 (Used in Montana) |
Vehicle power of attorney (Form MV65 in Montana) helps vehicle owners select agents who act for them at the state Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). Agents complete specific actions, such as obtaining a title or registering a vehicle.
| Also Known As | MVD POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template | Form MV65 |
Revocation power of attorney is a form that saves your situation if you have created a POA form before but now wish to cancel it. When you sign a revocation template, it is crucial that your agent receives a copy and understands that they are not your agent anymore.
| Also Known As | POA Termination Form |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
Other Montana Forms
A power of attorney is a signed form in which you, the principal, give another person, your agent, the legal authority to act on your behalf. Your agent can pay bills, manage financial assets, handle business matters, deal with a government office or speak with your doctors, depending on the powers you list.
Many Montanans use one to plan ahead for illness, disability or travel. Each form below is built for one kind of task, so the first step is to know what you need done.
| Term | Who it is |
|---|---|
| Principal | The person who gives the powers, such as Anna Baker of 123 Main Street, Helena |
| Agent | The person who receives the powers, such as Daniel Cole |
| Form | The signed paper that lists the powers and when they start |
A Montana durable, limited or general power of attorney must be signed by the principal, or in the principal's conscious presence by another individual directed by the principal to sign the principal's name on it. On a Montana durable, limited or general power of attorney, the principal's signature is presumed to be genuine if the principal acknowledges it before a notary public or another individual authorized to take acknowledgments.[1]
Follow these steps to put your form in place:
The right form depends on what you want your agent to do. Match your task to a form in the table below, then open its entry above to get the template and see what it needs.
| Your task | Form |
|---|---|
| Give someone financial powers | Durable financial power of attorney |
| Let someone handle everyday finances | General power of attorney |
| Hand off one specific matter | Limited power of attorney |
| Name someone to make health care decisions | Medical power of attorney |
| Leave your child in someone's care | Minor child power of attorney |
| Sell or rent a property | Real estate power of attorney |
| Deal with state tax matters | State tax power of attorney (Form 2848 as used in Montana) |
| Get a title or register a vehicle | Vehicle power of attorney (Form MV65) |
| Replace or stop an agent | Revocation of power of attorney |
Each form lists its own signing requirements in its entry above. Check the entry for the form you pick before you put your name on it, and ask an attorney if you have additional questions.
Your agent acts for you, so choose with care. Talk with the person first, so the role does not come as a surprise. Then ask yourself three questions about the person you have in mind:
Most problems with a power of attorney come from small slips, not from the form itself. A few minutes of care now can save your family time and stress later. Watch for these mistakes before you put your name on a form:
The State of Montana provides official forms for several cases. They include a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Medical Treatment, Form MV65 for vehicles, and an adapted Form 2848 for tax issues. The links below lead to the Montana statutes.
Governing Laws:
Name a person you trust, who will be easy to reach and who knows what you want. Talk with that person first, so the role does not come as a surprise.
Yes. Use the Create My Document button at the top of this page. You answer a few questions, then save, print or download the form. You can also download one of the free PDF templates listed above.
It depends on the task. Use the table above to match your task to a form, then download the template or build the form online.
Use the revocation form listed above. After you sign it, give a signed copy to your agent so that person knows to stop acting for you.
General information, not legal or tax advice.
