Elkhart County General Durable Power of Attorney Form
Last validated October 1, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Elkhart County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Millersburg, Nappanee, New Paris, Wakarusa.
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Elkhart County General Durable Power of Attorney Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Elkhart County Power of Attorney Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form, includes Indiana POA Statutes

Elkhart County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Elkhart County Recorder
Goshen, Indiana 46526
Hours: Mon 8:00 to 5:00; Tue-Fri 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (574) 535-6756
Recording Tips for Elkhart County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Elkhart County
Properties in any of these areas use Elkhart County forms:
- Bristol
- Elkhart
- Goshen
- Middlebury
- Millersburg
- Nappanee
- New Paris
- Wakarusa
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Elkhart County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Elkhart 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 Elkhart County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Elkhart County?
Recording fees in Elkhart County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (574) 535-6756 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 Elkhart County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This General Durable Power of Attorney meets all recording requirements specific to Elkhart County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Elkhart County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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