Maine Limited (Special) Power of Attorney Form

A Maine Limited (Special) Power of Attorney allows legal tasks to be assigned to an agent on behalf of a principal. Once the form is filled, the principal must endorse it in front of a notary public.

Last updated September 17th, 2024

Laws

Statutes – Title 18-C, Article 5, Part 9: Maine Uniform Power of Attorney Act (§ 5-901 – § 5-963)

Definition – “Power of attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to an agent to act in the place of the principal, whether or not the term “power of attorney” is used (§ 5-902(7)).

Signing Requirements – Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 5-905(1))