St Joseph County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

Last validated September 1, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in St Joseph County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Granger, Lakeville, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, North Liberty, Notre Dame, Osceola, South Bend and 2 more.

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St Joseph County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

St Joseph 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
St Joseph County Power of Attorney Guidelines

St Joseph County Power of Attorney Guidelines

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

Document last validated 9/1/2026
St Joseph County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

St Joseph County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 8/25/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

St. Joseph Recorder

Address:
227 W Jefferson Blvd, Rm 321
South Bend, Indiana 46601

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Phone: (574) 235-9525

Recording Tips for St Joseph County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in St Joseph County

Properties in any of these areas use St Joseph County forms:

  • Granger
  • Lakeville
  • Mishawaka
  • New Carlisle
  • North Liberty
  • Notre Dame
  • Osceola
  • South Bend
  • Walkerton
  • Wyatt

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for St Joseph County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The St Joseph 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 St Joseph County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in St Joseph 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 St Joseph 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 St Joseph County?

Recording fees in St Joseph County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (574) 235-9525 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 St Joseph 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 St Joseph County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable St Joseph 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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