Indiana Power of Attorney Requirements & Free Form

Indiana requirements

• Indiana powers of attorney are governed by state statute in the Indiana Code (Title 30), published by the Indiana General Assembly at iga.in.gov.
• Plan on signing before a notary public: notarial acknowledgment is the standard way Indiana powers of attorney are executed and is what banks and county recorders expect.
• Confirm the current execution formalities, including any witness based alternative to notarization, in the Indiana Code via the Indiana General Assembly before signing.
• If the power of attorney will be used for a real estate transaction, ask the county recorder about recording requirements in that county.
• For vehicle and BMV transactions specifically, Indiana publishes a Limited Power of Attorney, State Form 1940, available from the BMV forms list.
• PDFRaw's form is a general durable power of attorney; execute it to meet the Indiana Code formalities above rather than relying on another state's rules.

Frequently asked questions

Does Indiana require a power of attorney to be notarized?

Signing before a notary is the standard practice and the safest course in Indiana. Verify the current statutory execution options in the Indiana Code (Title 30) through the Indiana General Assembly, since the rules have been amended in recent years.

Is there a special power of attorney for BMV transactions in Indiana?

Yes. The Indiana BMV publishes a Limited Power of Attorney, State Form 1940, for vehicle related transactions. A general power of attorney can also grant vehicle powers, but the BMV form is tailored to its processes.

Official sources

• https://iga.in.gov/laws/2025/ic/titles/30
• https://www.in.gov/bmv/titles/title-forms/