Cape Girardeau County General Power of Attorney-Durable Form
Last validated September 25, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Cape Girardeau County, for property anywhere in the county or independent city: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Altenburg, Burfordville, Cape Girardeau, Daisy, Delta, Dutchtown, Friedheim, Gordonville and 6 more.
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Cape Girardeau County General Durable Power of Attorney Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Cape Girardeau County General POA Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Cape Girardeau County Completed Example of the General POA
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Cape Girardeau Recorder of Deeds
Jackson, Missouri 63755
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (573) 243-8123
Recording Tips for Cape Girardeau County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
Cities and Jurisdictions in Cape Girardeau County
Properties in any of these areas use Cape Girardeau County forms:
- Altenburg
- Burfordville
- Cape Girardeau
- Daisy
- Delta
- Dutchtown
- Friedheim
- Gordonville
- Jackson
- Millersville
- Oak Ridge
- Old Appleton
- Pocahontas
- Whitewater
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cape Girardeau County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County?
Recording fees in Cape Girardeau County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (573) 243-8123 for current fees.
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This is a general durable power of attorney, created pursuant to the durable power of attorney law of Missouri, and the authority of your attorney-in-fact shall not terminate if you become disabled or incapacitated.
The principal delegates to an appointed attorney in fact, (general powers to act in a fiduciary capacity on the principal's behalf with respect to all lawful subjects and purposes or with respect to one or more express subjects or purposes.) 404.710. 1.
The principal has the choice of choosing one of more successor agents, in the event that the agent can't or won't act.
Your agent shall not have the authority to do any of the following acts:
1) To make, execute, modify or revoke a living will declaration for you;
2) To require you, against your will, to take any action or to refrain from taking any action;
3) To make, publish, declare, amend or revoke a will for you;
4) To carry out any actions which were specifically forbidden by you while you were not under any disability or incapacity.
In the event an agent named is your spouse, then that appointment and power shall automatically cease on the date any petition for divorce is filed by either of you against the other.
This power of attorney states, the laws of the State of Missouri, specifically including the Durable Power of Attorney Law of Missouri, shall apply to this General Durable Power of Attorney and that the interpretation, validity, durability, and/or operation of same shall be governed by said law, regardless of any subsequent change in my legal residence.
This form is fully formatted for recording, contains the grantor/grantee clause that counties require. 59.310(2-3&4)
(Missouri GPOA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Cape Girardeau County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county or independent city recording office listed above.
This General Power of Attorney-Durable meets all recording requirements specific to Cape Girardeau County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Cape Girardeau 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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