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Cumberland County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

Cumberland County Durable General Power of Attorney Form

Cumberland County Durable General Power of Attorney Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/18/2025
Cumberland County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Cumberland County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/19/2025
Cumberland County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

Cumberland County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 2/27/2025
Cumberland County Agents Certification Form §5-951

Cumberland County Agents Certification Form §5-951

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Document Last Validated 8/28/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Registry of Deeds
Address:
25 Pearl St / PO Box 7230
Portland, Maine 04101/ 04112

Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Friday / arrive early for recording

Phone: 207-871-8389

Recording Tips for Cumberland County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cumberland County

Properties in any of these areas use Cumberland County forms:

  • Bailey Island
  • Bridgton
  • Brunswick
  • Bustins Island
  • Cape Elizabeth
  • Casco
  • Chebeague Island
  • Cliff Island
  • Cumberland Center
  • Cumberland Foreside
  • East Baldwin
  • Falmouth
  • Freeport
  • Gorham
  • Gray
  • Harpswell
  • Harrison
  • Long Island
  • Naples
  • New Gloucester
  • North Bridgton
  • North Yarmouth
  • Orrs Island
  • Peaks Island
  • Portland
  • Pownal
  • Raymond
  • Scarborough
  • Sebago
  • South Casco
  • South Freeport
  • South Portland
  • South Windham
  • Standish
  • Steep Falls
  • West Baldwin
  • Westbrook
  • Windham
  • Yarmouth

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cumberland County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Cumberland County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?

Recording fees in Cumberland County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 207-871-8389 for current fees.

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This form is formatted under the Maine Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
A durable power of attorney is NOT valid unless it contains these notices
1. Notice to the Principal
2. Notice to the Agent

General Authority can be granted to any or all as defined by Maine POA Statutes.
1. Real Property as defined in Section 5-934
2. Tangible Personal Property as defined in Section 5-935
Stocks and Bonds as defined in Section 5-936
4. Commodities and Options as defined in Section 5-937
5. Banks and Other Financial Institutions as defined in Section 5-938
6. Operation of Entity or Business as defined in Section 5-939
7. Insurance and Annuities as defined in Section 5-940
8. Estates, Trusts, and Other Beneficial Interests as defined in Section 5-941

Specific Authority is optional, can be granted to any or all as defined by 5-931.
(1). Create, amend, revoke or terminate an inter vivos trust;
(2). Make a gift;
(3). Create or change rights of survivorship;
(4). Create or change a beneficiary designation;
(5). Delegate authority granted under the power of attorney;
(6). Waive the principal's right to be a beneficiary of a joint and survivor annuity, including a survivor benefit under a retirement plan;

1. (Signed by principal; acknowledged.
A power of attorney must be signed by the principal or in the principal's conscious presence by another individual directed by the principal to sign the principal's name on the power of attorney. A signature on a power of attorney is presumed to be genuine if the principal acknowledges the signature before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments. A power of attorney under this Part is not valid unless it is acknowledged before a notary public or other individual authorized by law to take acknowledgments.) 5-905(1). Execution of power of attorney

(Maine GDPOA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Maine only.

Important: Your property must be located in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Cumberland County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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