Bartholomew County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

Last validated August 10, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Bartholomew County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

Bartholomew County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/10/2026
Bartholomew County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Bartholomew County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form, includes Indiana POA Statutes

Document Last Validated 7/30/2026
Bartholomew County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

Bartholomew County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/21/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Bartholomew County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Bartholomew County Recorder

Address:
440 Third St, Suite 203
Columbus, Indiana 47201

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (812) 379-1520

Recording Tips for Bartholomew County:
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bartholomew County

Properties in any of these areas use Bartholomew County forms:

  • Clifford
  • Columbus
  • Elizabethtown
  • Grammer
  • Hartsville
  • Hope
  • Jonesville
  • Taylorsville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bartholomew County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Bartholomew County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Bartholomew County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Bartholomew County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Bartholomew County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Bartholomew County?

Recording fees in Bartholomew County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (812) 379-1520 for current fees.

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(5) Five Page General Durable Power of Attorney, following Indiana Code and subjects listed below.

By this General Durable Power of Attorney, you name an attorney-in-fact with power to act on your behalf pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5, as it exists and is amended in the future.

(a) REAL PROPERTY. Authority with respect to real property transactions pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5-5-2

(b) TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY. Authority with respect to tangible personal property transactions pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5-5-3

(c) BOND, SHARE AND COMMODITY. Authority with respect to bond, share. and commodity transactions pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5-5-4,

(d) BANKING. Authority with respect to banking transactions pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5-5-5, including but not limited to the authority:

(e) BUSINESS. Authority with respect to business operating transactions pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5-5-6, including the power:

(f) INSURANCE. Authority with respect to insurance transactions pursuant to
Indiana Code 30-5-5-7.

(g) BENEFICIARY. Authority with respect to beneficiary transactions pursuant to
Indiana Code 30-5-5-8.

(h) GIFTS. In the event I become permanently mentally incapacitated, to make gifts of my property and to have general authority with respect to gift transactions as provided in IC 30-5-5- 9

(i) FIDUCIARY. Authority with respect to fiduciary transactions pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5-5-10

(j) CLAIMS AND LITIGATION. Authority with respect to claims and litigation pursuant to
Indiana Code 30-5-5-11.

(k) FAMILY MAINTENANCE. Authority with respect to family maintenance pursuant to
Indiana Code 30-5-5-12.

(l) MILITARY SERVICE. Authority with respect to benefits from military service pursuant to
Indiana Code 30-5-5-13.

(m) RECORDS, REPORTS AND STATEMENTS. Authority with respect to records, reports and statements pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5-5-14, including, but not limited to, the power to execute on my behalf any

(n) ESTATE TRANSACTIONS. Authority with respect to estate transaction pursuant to
Indiana Code 30-5-5-15.

(o) DELEGATING AUTHORITY. Authority with respect in delegating authority in writing to one (1) or more persons as to any or all powers given to the attorney-in-fact by this General Durable Power of Attorney document, pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5-5-18.

(p) TAX MATTERS. Authority: (a) to prepare, execute and file on your behalf.

(q) SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. Authority to act as your representative and attorney-in-fact for all matters involving the Social Security Administration and benefits from the administration.

(r) ALL OTHER MATTERS. Authority with respect to all other possible matters and affairs affecting property owned by you pursuant to Indiana Code 30-5-5-19.

(Indiana General Durable POA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Bartholomew County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This General Durable Power of Attorney meets all recording requirements specific to Bartholomew County.

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