Franklin County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

Last validated May 19, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Franklin County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

Franklin County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

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

Document Last Validated 3/31/2026
Franklin County Guidelines for Power of Attorney Form

Franklin County Guidelines for Power of Attorney Form

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/17/2026
Franklin County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

Franklin County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/4/2026
Franklin County Agents Certification Form

Franklin County Agents Certification Form

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Document Last Validated 5/19/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Franklin Registry of Deeds

Address:
30 Olive St, Suite 2 / PO Box 1495
Greenfield, Massachusetts 01302

Hours: 8:30 to 4:15 Monday through Friday

Phone: (413) 772-0239

Recording Tips for Franklin County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Franklin County

Properties in any of these areas use Franklin County forms:

  • Ashfield
  • Bernardston
  • Buckland
  • Charlemont
  • Colrain
  • Conway
  • Deerfield
  • Erving
  • Gill
  • Greenfield
  • Heath
  • Lake Pleasant
  • Leverett
  • Millers Falls
  • Monroe Bridge
  • Montague
  • New Salem
  • Northfield
  • Orange
  • Rowe
  • Shelburne Falls
  • Shutesbury
  • South Deerfield
  • Sunderland
  • Turners Falls
  • Warwick
  • Wendell
  • Wendell Depot
  • Whately

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Franklin County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Franklin County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (413) 772-0239 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

This is a Durable General Power of Attorney governed by Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code, M.G.L. c.190B. A power of attorney is considered durable when (a principal, in writing, designates another as his attorney in fact and the writing contains the words, "This power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal", or "This power of attorney shall become effective upon the disability or incapacity of the principal", or similar words showing the intent of the principal that the authority conferred shall continue notwithstanding the subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal.)(MA Gen L ch 201B statute 1, Section 1. (a))

Some of the powers an agent/attorney in fact can perform behalf of the principal, each one can be denied or amended to fit the required needs of the principal.
POWER TO USE FUNDS TO MAINTAIN LIFESTYLE.
BANKING POWERS.
STOCK AND BOND POWERS.
POWER TO ACCESS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES.
POWER TO COLLECT PROPERTY.
POWER TO BORROW.
REVERSE MORTGAGE POWERS.
HEALTH CARE DECISIONS.
FUNERAL PLANS.
POWER WITH RESPECT TO TAX MATTERS.
BUSINESS INTERESTS.
POWER TO BUY AND SELL.
POWER TO MANAGE &: SUPERVISE PROPERTY.
GOVERNMENTAL ENTITLEMENT POWERS.
POWER TO MAKE GIFTS.
POWER TO USE FUNDS TO MAINTAIN LIFESTYLE AND CARE FOR PETS.
TRUST POWERS.
TO ESTABLISH, FUND, AMEND AND REVOKE TRUSTS.
POWER TO EXERCISE RIGHTS UNDER RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS (OPTIONAL).

Included is a "Massachusetts Agents Certification Form" verifying the principal is alive, has not revoked the power of attorney, agent has authority to act and his/her authority to act has not terminated; often required by third parties when the agent acts.

(Massachusetts General DPOA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Massachusetts only.

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

Our Promise

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