How to Revoke Power of Attorney (POA Part III)

You can revoke any type of Power of Attorney (including a durable POA) at any time, for any reason, as long as you are mentally competent. The revocation must be completed in writing, and typically includes the following information:

Your name
A statement affirming that you are of sound mind (mentally competent)
A statement that you wish to revoke a previously designated Power of Attorney
The date of the original POA
The name of the previously designated agent

Although requirements vary by state, the revocation typically must be signed in front of a notary public and one or more additional witnesses to be valid. After signing, the revocation should be sent to the agent and any agencies or institutions that received a copy of the original POA.

Ideally you should also retrieve the original POA from the agent. If this is not possible, send the agent a certified letter informing them of the revocation.

Download: Power of Attorney revocation form.

The following resources are also available to answer additional questions about Power of Attorney:

More information is available on the Power of Attorney page, including free general and special power of attorney forms.