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This Form is used by a Vehicle Owner (referred to as the Principal) to delegate certain responsibilities such as purchasing, registering, titling, or selling a vehicle to another person. By definition,

A motor vehicle power of attorney is a legal avenue through which a person who owns a vehicle may delegate the responsibilities of registering, purchasing, titling, or selling the said automobile on his behalf.

The person authorized, referred to as the “Agent” or “Attorney-in-fact,” can take part in the transaction stated in the Form and sign the documents on the condition that the vehicle owner retains the original copy. In most states, Motor vehicle POA form is usually required to be signed in the presence of a notary public per the Power of Attorney (POA) laws regarding the property.

Various reasons warrant the use of these forms, including:

• If one is unable to attend to the needs of their vehicle physically
• One needs an employee to file the appropriate registration/title/paperwork for a company vehicle
• One needs to appoint an Agent to transfer the vehicle’s title

Sample Motor Vehicle POA Form

Motor Vehicle POA Form

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Free Motor Vehicle POA Forms (by State)

Prerequisites

The Principal must first equip themselves with key information about the vehicle such as Make, Model, Year, Style, Vin Number, and Mileage Count before filling in the form. This information is important as it will be needed in the POA.

After making sure that all the information needed is available, the next thing is to appoint an Agent to take charge.

Next, fill and complete the motor vehicle POA, sign it, and have a notary public sign it to officiate it.

How to Give Vehicle Power of Attorney?

Knowing how to properly fill a POA Form is very important whether one is looking to have their vehicle registered, titled, sold, or purchased, and the transaction is to be carried out by their representatives.

Below are key steps to follow when filing the power of attorney form for motor vehicle:

Get a form

The first step is to obtain the Form from your state’s department and provide the required ownership records, i.e., certificate of title, proof of insurance, license plates, registration, and other documents. This information will be used to verify that the Principal is the actual owner of the vehicle.

Choose the powers

If the Principal is looking to restrict the powers granted to their Agent, they must properly outline such limitations in the Form. For instance, if the Agent is only permitted to register the vehicle, the Principal must properly indicate that in the Form. In most cases, the Motor Vehicle POA Forms are used when allowing an agent to sell a vehicle; therefore, one must tailor the Form to its specific use.

Mention the principal and agent

The Form must clearly define the Principal and the Agent, including their name, mailing address, and any other identifying items. It must also state the duration in which the Agent is authorized to act on behalf of the Principal.

Input the Vehicle Information

After defining the Principal and the Agent, the next step is to include the vehicle’s information to help distinguish the vehicle the Agent is being granted authorization on. Such information includes:

• Odometer reading
• Vehicle Identification Number
• Certificate of Title
• Registration
• Licence Plates
• Proof of Insurance
• Any other document required by the local motor vehicle office

Mention vehicle owner information

If the owner of the vehicle is a company, the information included should include the Federal ID/EIN. Else, the owner’s date of birth and social security number should be included in the Form.

Signatures

The next step is to sign the form to certify that the one acknowledges the document. One should also include the date of signing, especially if they are issuing a time-bound POA.

Notarization

 After signing the document, the Principal should visit a notary public and have them notarize the document to make it official and bona fide. Only after the Form has been notarized can it be deemed valid for use in any transaction authorized by the Principal.

Notarization of the Form can be done in the following ways:

• Physical Location
  • Financial institution (TD Bank, Chase, Bank of America)
  • UPS Store
  • Notary Directory
• Online

Only after the form has been notarized will the Agent be formally granted the POA.

Signing Requirements

Below are the signing requirements by state:

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Takeaways

It is important for the Principal to use the Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form when they are looking to appoint an Agent to do certain responsibilities on their behalf. The Form should be signed in the presence of a public notary in regard to the POA granted to the Agent. The Principal, after signing, should retain a copy of the Form for future reference.

About This Article

Authored by:

Maria Latimer

U.S. Licensed Attorney - Commercial Civil Litigation, Employment and Labor Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property Protection and Counseling

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