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. 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.
Illinois residents and families reviewing limited power of attorney 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
Fill in the names (Page 1) Enter your full legal name and address and the name and address of your agent. You may name one successor agent.
Describe the specific powers (Page 1) Check the type of matter and describe exactly what your agent may do, such as selling a named vehicle or signing closing documents for one property. Your agent may act only within what you write.
Set the time period (Page 2) Choose when it ends: when the transaction is complete, or on a set date. Check the box if you want it to end if you become incapacitated.
Sign with one witness and a notary (Page 3) Sign in front of one adult witness and a notary. The witness cannot be your agent, a relative of you or your agent, or your doctor, and the notary cannot be the witness. Do not sign ahead of time. We can provide a qualified witness for an additional fee.
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 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.