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Florida Durable Limited Power of Attorney for Real Estate Overview

Florida Durable Limited Power of Attorney for Real Estate
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How to Use This Form
  1. Select your county from the list on the left
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

This document creates (under the Florida Power of Attorney Act (Florida statute 709.2101 - 709.2402)) a durable, limited power of attorney for real estate. A power of attorney is a legal document delegating authority from one person to another. In the document, the maker of the power of attorney (the "principal") grants the right to act on the maker's behalf as that person's agent.

The document is specific to real estate (real property), and includes a section to included "specific instructions" to further limit the powers given.

This power of attorney must be signed by the principal and by two witnesses to the principal's signature, and a notary must acknowledge the principal's signature for the power of attorney to be properly executed and valid under Florida law.

Also included is an Affidavit and Acknowledgment of the agent.

This is a LIMITED power of attorney. What is a limited power of attorney? A "limited power of attorney" gives the agent authority to conduct a specific act. For example, a person might use a limited power of attorney to sell a home in another state by delegating authority to another person to handle the transaction locally. Such a power could be "limited" to selling the home or to other specified acts.

(Florida Durable Limited POA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our durable limited power of attorney for real estate forms are specifically formatted for each county in Florida.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list above
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

Common Uses for Durable Limited Power of Attorney for Real Estate

  • Transfer property between family members
  • Add or remove names from property titles
  • Transfer property into or out of trusts
  • Correct errors in previously recorded deeds
  • Gift property to others