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. This is Illinois’s official statutory form for naming someone (your “agent”) to handle your property and financial matters.
Illinois residents and families reviewing power of attorney for property 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
Read and initial the Notice (Pages 1–2) Illinois requires the separate Notice to come first. Read it and initial the line at the end.
Name your agent (Page 3) Enter your name and address and your agent’s name and address. Illinois’s short form does not allow co-agents, but you may name successor agents in paragraph 8.
Strike out any powers you do NOT want (Page 3) All 15 powers are granted unless you draw a line through the title. Use paragraphs 2 and 3 to limit or add powers, such as gifts.
Paragraphs 4 through 9 Strike paragraph 4, 5, or 9 if you do not want it. Initial and complete 6 or 7 only to delay the start date or set an end date.
Sign with one witness and a notary Illinois requires your signature, at least one witness, and a notary. The witness cannot be your agent, a relative of you or your agent, or your doctor, and the notary cannot also 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.
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 “health care agent”) to make medical decisions for you if you cannot. It does not cover finances.
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.