North Carolina Limited (Special) Power of Attorney Form

A North Carolina Limited (Special) Power of Attorney document grants specific limited powers to an agent. The form can authorize actions related to property, real estate, bank accounts, legal matters, taxes, insurance, and government benefits. The principal must complete and sign the document before a notary to ensure legality.

Last updated September 17th, 2024

Laws

Statute – North Carolina General Statutes – Chapter 32C – Uniform Power of Attorney Act (§ 32C-1-101 – 32C-4-403)

Definition – “Agent”- A person granted authority to act for a principal under a power of attorney, whether denominated an agent, attorney-in-fact or otherwise. The term includes an original agent, coagent, successor agent, and a person to which an agent’s authority is delegated (§ 32C-1-102(1)).

Signing Requirements – The state of North Carolina stipulates that notary corroboration is obligated at the time of signing to sanction the order (§ 32C-1-105).