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Agent’s Certification and Acceptance of Authority - Illinois
Illinois · Fillable PDF · Free
This is the Illinois statutory form an agent signs to certify that a power of attorney is still valid and to accept the appointment as agent. It helps banks and title companies accept the power of attorney without delay. This is the Illinois statutory form an agent signs to certify that a power of attorney is still valid and to accept the appointment as agent.
Illinois residents and families reviewing agent’s certification and acceptance of authority instructions.
What you'll need
Read the original packet’s instructions and complete only the fields that apply.
Bring acceptable identification and follow the packet’s signature and witness instructions.
How to complete it
Who signs The agent named in the power of attorney signs this form, not the principal. A successor agent uses the same form. Banks, brokers, and title companies often ask for it before accepting a power of attorney.
Fill in the names (Page 1) Enter your name as agent and the principal’s name exactly as they appear in the power of attorney.
Attach a copy Attach a true copy of the power of attorney. The certification refers to “the attached” copy.
Sign before a notary (Page 1) You sign under penalty of perjury. Banks and title companies usually want the signature sworn before a notary. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
A limited power of attorney lets someone (your “agent”) handle one specific matter for you, such as a real estate closing, a vehicle sale, or a bank transaction, without giving broad authority over all your finances. It does not cover health care decisions.
This is Illinois’s official statutory form for naming someone (your “agent”) to handle your property and financial matters. It does not cover health care decisions. For those, use an Illinois Power of Attorney for Health Care.
Use this form to cancel an Illinois power of attorney for property that you signed earlier, or to remove a particular agent. You may revoke your power of attorney at any time while you are able to do so.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.