Power of Attorney in Indiana
What a Indiana power of attorney needs to be valid — signing, witnesses, notary — and the official forms, plus health care directives.
Short answer: A power of attorney must be in writing, name an attorney in fact, and be signed by the principal (or by another person at the principal's direction) either before a notary public or before witnesses as allowed by the statute. IC 30-5-4-1
| Financial power of attorney | A power of attorney must be in writing, name an attorney in fact, and be signed by the principal (or by another person at the principal's direction) either before a notary public or before witnesses as allowed by the statute. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: IC 30-5-4-1 |
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| Health care directive | Advance directive (can name a health care representative and give treatment instructions): the person signs (or directs another adult to sign in their presence) either in the presence of two adult witnesses, at least one of whom is not the person's spouse or other relative, or before a notary (remote online notarization allowed). Telephone witnessing and counterpart signing are allowed in limited situations. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: IC 16-36-7-28 |
| Official power of attorney forms | For health care, Indiana has no official or mandatory advance directive form; a directive must meet the requirements of the health care advance directives chapter, IC 16-36-7. The Indiana Department of Health's Advance Directives Resource Center links to sample forms. Financial powers of attorney are governed by the Indiana Powers of Attorney Act, IC 30-5. |
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FAQ
What are the requirements for a power of attorney in Indiana?
A power of attorney must be in writing, name an attorney in fact, and be signed by the principal (or by another person at the principal's direction) either before a notary public or before witnesses as allowed by the statute.
What are the requirements for a health care directive in Indiana?
Advance directive (can name a health care representative and give treatment instructions): the person signs (or directs another adult to sign in their presence) either in the presence of two adult witnesses, at least one of whom is not the person's spouse or other relative, or before a notary (remote online notarization allowed). Telephone witnessing and counterpart signing are allowed in limited situations.
Where can I get a power of attorney form in Indiana?
For health care, Indiana has no official or mandatory advance directive form; a directive must meet the requirements of the health care advance directives chapter, IC 16-36-7. The Indiana Department of Health's Advance Directives Resource Center links to sample forms. Financial powers of attorney are governed by the Indiana Powers of Attorney Act, IC 30-5.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.