A New Hampshire power of attorney is a legal document that lets you name a person you trust, called your agent, to act for you. The New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 form that matches the task you want your agent to handle. In New Hampshire, a general power of attorney, such as the durable and general forms below, must be signed by you and acknowledged before a notary public.[1]
Durable power of attorney is a document that lets you choose someone you trust to manage your finances and property if you ever face incapacity. The cause can be a serious illness, a severe accident, or any other reason.
| Also Known As | New Hampshire DPOA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
Medical power of attorney is a form that a principal uses to select an individual to make medical decisions. These decisions cover the principal’s treatment, including life-sustaining therapy, if the principal cannot decide for themselves. The cause can be a temporary incapacity. In New Hampshire, the form is officially called the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (or DPOAH).
| Also Known As | Health Care POA or MPOA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public or Two (2) Witnesses |
| Download | PDF Template | New Hampshire Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care |
General power of attorney is used to provide your spouse, kids, parents, or someone else with the right to manage your funds and estate. You should remember that agents mentioned in the form will have such a right only when you are alive and in sound mind.
| Also Known As | Generic Financial POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
Limited power of attorney is a form that lets you grant limited powers to your agent and restrict the time when the form is valid. For instance, if you need to sell something valuable but do not want to do it by yourself, you can appoint an agent specifically for this by the limited POA.
| Also Known As | Special POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
Child power of attorney is a crucial form for parents in New Hampshire who need to assign a guardian for their kids for a certain term. With the form, you can designate an agent who will substitute for you and look after your child in such cases.
| Also Known As | Minor POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
Real estate power of attorney fits you if you own property and need someone to act on it while you are out of town. For one, the agent appointed by this form can lease or sell your apartment or house while you are away.
| Also Known As | Limited Real Estate POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
State tax power of attorney (Form DP-2848 in New Hampshire) is a document you need if you do not want to deal with your taxes on your own anymore. You can delegate all tax issues to your agent (or accountant) who will also interact with the state Department of Revenue.
| Also Known As | Tax POA |
| Signing Requirements | Principal Only |
| Download | Form DP-2848 |
Vehicle power of attorney is the form to sign if you own a vehicle and want an agent to handle paperwork for it. Those tasks include registering the vehicle and getting a title. The agent selected via this form will also represent you in the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
| Also Known As | MVD POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
Revocation power of attorney is a form you must sign if you realize that you want to revoke your POA form(s). After you create a revocation form and leave your signature there, your agent(s) are not in charge anymore. Do not forget to notify them about the changes.
| Also Known As | POA Termination Form |
| Signing Requirements | Notarization Is Advised |
| Download | PDF Template |
Other New Hampshire Forms
A power of attorney is a signed form in which you, the principal, give another person, your agent, the authority to act on your behalf. Depending on the powers you specify, your agent can pay bills, manage financial assets, handle business matters, deal with a government office or talk with your doctors.
Many people in New Hampshire use one for planning ahead for illness, disability or travel. Each form below fits one kind of task, so the first step is to decide what you need done. Some forms cover financial decisions and others cover health care decisions.
| Term | Who it is |
|---|---|
| Principal | The person who gives the powers, such as Anna Baker of 123 Main Street, Concord |
| Agent | The person who receives the powers, such as Daniel Cole |
| Form | The signed paper that lists the powers and when they start |
A New Hampshire durable, limited or general power of attorney must be signed, other than by electronic signature, by the principal or by another individual the principal directs to sign in the principal's conscious presence. A New Hampshire general power of attorney must also be acknowledged before a notary public or another individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments.[1]
On a New Hampshire durable, limited or general power of attorney, the principal's signature is presumed genuine if the principal acknowledges it before a notary public or another individual authorized to take acknowledgments.[1]
A New Hampshire durable, limited or general power of attorney to convey real estate must be signed, other than by electronic signature, by the principal or by an individual the principal directs to sign. A New Hampshire durable, limited or general power of attorney to convey real estate must also be acknowledged 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 DP-2848) |
| Get a title or register a vehicle | Vehicle power of attorney |
| 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.
Anna Baker of 123 Main Street, Concord, will spend a summer abroad. She picks the limited power of attorney form and names Daniel Cole as her agent. In the list of powers she writes one task, which is to handle the paperwork for the sale of her car.
Anna also sets the dates when the form starts and ends. Daniel receives a copy, and Anna keeps the original at home. A clear task and clear dates make the form easy for others to read.
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:
Forms used in New Hampshire include a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Form, a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, and Form DP-2848 for taxes. The links below lead to the New Hampshire statutes on powers of attorney.
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.
