Penobscot County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

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Penobscot County Durable General Power of Attorney Form

Penobscot County Durable General Power of Attorney Form

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Document Last Validated 7/27/2026
Penobscot County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Penobscot County Power of Attorney Guidelines

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Penobscot County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

Penobscot County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

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Penobscot County Agents Certification Form §5-951

Penobscot County Agents Certification Form §5-951

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Penobscot Registry of Deeds

Address:
97 Hammond St / PO Box 2070
Bangor, Maine 04401 / 04402-2070

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

Phone: (207) 942-8797

Recording Tips for Penobscot County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead

Cities and Jurisdictions in Penobscot County

Properties in any of these areas use Penobscot County forms:

  • Bangor
  • Bradford
  • Bradley
  • Brewer
  • Burlington
  • Carmel
  • Charleston
  • Corinna
  • Corinth
  • Dexter
  • Dixmont
  • East Millinocket
  • East Newport
  • Eddington
  • Etna
  • Exeter
  • Garland
  • Greenbush
  • Hampden
  • Holden
  • Howland
  • Hudson
  • Kenduskeag
  • Kingman
  • Lagrange
  • Lee
  • Levant
  • Lincoln
  • Mattawamkeag
  • Medway
  • Milford
  • Millinocket
  • Newport
  • Old Town
  • Orono
  • Orrington
  • Passadumkeag
  • Patten
  • Plymouth
  • Springfield
  • Stacyville
  • Stetson
  • Stillwater
  • West Enfield
  • Winn

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Penobscot County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Penobscot County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (207) 942-8797 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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 Penobscot 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 Penobscot County.

Our Promise

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