The Oregon minor child power of attorney, also known as a “Delegation of Parental Authority,” allows a parent or legal guardian to delegate certain powers regarding a minor child’s care, custody, and property to another adult. This delegation is governed by the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) under section 109.056.
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A power of attorney for a minor child enables the temporary transfer of parental responsibilities without relinquishing parental rights. It’s useful when a parent needs to be absent due to military deployment, travel, or health issues. The main elements of this document include:
To execute a minor child POA, the parent or guardian must sign the document in the presence of a notary public or two witnesses. This formal process ensures the document’s validity and helps prevent potential misuse.
A power of attorney for minors is a practical solution for parents needing to temporarily transfer their child’s care to a trusted person. Check out all Oregon POA templates if you want to get other state-specific forms.
Document Name | Oregon Minor Child Power of Attorney Form |
Other Name | Delegation of Parental Authority |
Relevant Laws | Oregon Revised Statutes, Section 109.056 |
Duration | One Year |
Avg. Time to Fill Out | 8 minutes |
# of Fillable Fields | 20 |
Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
Filling out the Oregon Delegation of Parental Authority is straightforward but requires careful attention to detail. This guide will walk you through each section of the form.
1. Parent or Legal Guardian Information
Start by certifying that you are the parent or legal guardian of the minor child or children. Enter each child’s full name and birth date in the designated spaces.
2. Designation of Attorney-in-Fact
Next, designate the adult who will act as the attorney-in-fact. Fill in their full name, street address, city, state, ZIP code, home phone number, and work phone number.
3. Delegation of Powers
You have two options to specify the powers you are delegating. If you want to delegate all your power and authority regarding the care, custody, and property of the minor child, check the first box. This authority includes enrolling the child in school, accessing educational records, attending school activities, and consenting to medical treatment.
If you prefer to delegate only specific powers, check the second box and write in the specific powers and responsibilities you are delegating.
4. Exclusions
Note that the delegation does not include the power or authority for the attorney-in-fact to consent to the child’s marriage or adoption.
5. Duration of the Power of Attorney
Select the appropriate option for the duration of the POA. For a general POA, fill in the start and end dates, ensuring the period does not exceed 12 months.
Select the second option if you are in the US Armed Forces and have been called to active duty. This POA will be effective through your active duty period plus 30 days.
6. Parent or Legal Guardian Signature
Please sign and date the form where indicated. Your signature certifies your consent to the delegation of powers as specified.
7. Acceptance by Attorney-in-Fact
The designated attorney-in-fact must sign and date the form, accepting their role and the responsibilities outlined in the POA.