New Hampshire Power of Attorney PDF
New Hampshire at a glance: Governing Law: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-E:1 et seq. (UPOAA) · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has adopted a version of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, codified in the New Hampshire Revised Statutes. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default.
A separate advance directive is required for medical decisions in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | New Hampshire Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | N.H. Rev. Stat. § 564-E:1 et seq. (UPOAA) |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Default Durability | Durable by default |
| Medical Decisions | Separate advance directive required |
New Hampshire Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under New Hampshire's power of attorney statute.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate advance directive is needed for medical decisions.
New Hampshire Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's New Hampshire legal resources or your state legislature's official website.