Allen County General Durable Power of Attorney Form
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Allen County General Durable Power of Attorney Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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

Allen County Completed Example of the POA
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional Ohio and Allen County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Allen County Recorder
Lima, Ohio 45801 / 45802
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (419) 223-8517
Recording Tips for Allen County:
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
Cities and Jurisdictions in Allen County
Properties in any of these areas use Allen County forms:
- Beaverdam
- Bluffton
- Cairo
- Delphos
- Gomer
- Harrod
- Lafayette
- Lima
- Spencerville
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Allen County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Allen 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 Allen County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen County?
Recording fees in Allen County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (419) 223-8517 for current fees.
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Use this Power of Attorney in Ohio to authorize any or all of the following:
(A) Real property transactions.
(B) Tangible personal property transactions.
(C) Stock and bond transactions.
(D) Commodity and option transactions.
(E) Banking and other financial institution transactions.
(F) Business operating transactions.
(G) Insurance and annuity transactions.
(H) Estate, trust, and other beneficiary transactions.
(I) Claims and litigation.
(J) Personal and family maintenance.
(K) Benefits from Social Security
(L) Retirement plan transactions.
(M) Tax matters.
(N) Gifting.
(O) Revocation - This Power Attorney may be revoked by me at any time by providing written notice to my Attorney-in-fact, in any reasonable manner.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
On the following lines you may give special instructions limiting or extending the powers granted to your agent.
CHOICE OF LAW. This power of attorney will be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio without regard for conflicts of laws principals. It was executed in the state of Ohio and is intended to be valid in all jurisdictions of the United States of America and all foreign nations.
Formatted for recording:
1337.06 Execution and evidence of power of attorney.
A power of attorney for the transfer of personal property or the transaction of business relating to the transfer of personal property, in order to be admitted to record as provided in section 1337.07 of the Revised Code, shall be signed and acknowledged in the same manner as deeds and mortgages under section 5301.01 of the Revised Code. When so executed, acknowledged, and recorded, a copy of the record, certified by the county recorder, with the recorder's official seal affixed to it, shall be received in all courts and places within this state as prima-facie evidence of the existence of that instrument and as conclusive evidence of the existence of that record.
(Ohio General Durable POA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Allen 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 Allen County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Allen 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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