New Hanover County Durable Power of Attorney Form

Last validated October 2, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in New Hanover County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Carolina Beach, Castle Hayne, Kure Beach, Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach.

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New Hanover County Durable Power of Attorney Form

New Hanover County Durable Power of Attorney Form

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

Document last validated 9/25/2026
New Hanover County Durable Power of Attorney Guide

New Hanover County Durable Power of Attorney Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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New Hanover County Completed Example of a Durable POA

New Hanover County Completed Example of a Durable POA

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 10/1/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

New Hanover County Register of Deeds

Address:
320 Chestnut Street, Suite 120
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (910) 798-7713 or 798-7711 or 798-4530

Satellite Office (No Recording)

Address:
230 Government Center Dr, Suite 185
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (910) 798-7711

Recording Tips for New Hanover County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in New Hanover County

Properties in any of these areas use New Hanover County forms:

  • Carolina Beach
  • Castle Hayne
  • Kure Beach
  • Wilmington
  • Wrightsville Beach

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for New Hanover County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in New Hanover County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (910) 798-7713 or 798-7711 or 798-4530 for current fees.

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The powers granted to the agent are broad and sweeping, defined in Chapter 32 of the North Carolina Power of Attorney Act, that became effective January 1, 2018.

This POA is effective immediately and is a Durable Power of Attorney, (the incapacity of the principal does not terminate the power of attorney.) A predetermined termination date can be set into this document and/or may be revoked by the principle at any time by providing written notice to the Agent. 32C-1-102 (2)

This POA includes a Substitute Agent in the case the Agent can't or won't act.
1. (The successor agent has the same authority as that granted to the original agent.
2. The successor agent may not act until all predecessor agents have resigned, died, become incapacitated, are no longer qualified to serve, or have declined to serve.) 32C-1-111 (b)

In general, a NC Power of Attorney is NOT required to be recorded unless a real property transfer or a business transaction occurs on behalf of the incapacitate principle. Although recording may not be required it is considered prudent. This form is formatted to meet N.C. recording standards.

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

Important: Your property must be located in New Hanover County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Durable Power of Attorney meets all recording requirements specific to New Hanover County.

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