Hampshire County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

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Hampshire County General Durable Power of Attorney Form

Hampshire 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
Hampshire County Guidelines for Power of Attorney Form

Hampshire County Guidelines for Power of Attorney Form

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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

Hampshire County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

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

Hampshire County Agents Certification Form

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Document Last Validated 4/3/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Hampshire Registry of Deeds

Address:
33 King St
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30 / Recording until 4:00

Phone: (413) 584-3637

Recording Tips for Hampshire County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only

Cities and Jurisdictions in Hampshire County

Properties in any of these areas use Hampshire County forms:

  • Amherst
  • Belchertown
  • Chesterfield
  • Cummington
  • Easthampton
  • Florence
  • Goshen
  • Granby
  • Hadley
  • Hatfield
  • Haydenville
  • Huntington
  • Leeds
  • Middlefield
  • North Amherst
  • North Hatfield
  • Northampton
  • Plainfield
  • South Hadley
  • Southampton
  • Ware
  • West Chesterfield
  • West Hatfield
  • Williamsburg
  • Worthington

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hampshire County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Hampshire County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (413) 584-3637 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire County.

Our Promise

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