The California Real Estate Power of Attorney records the conveyance of powers related to real property dealings. If an individual would like someone else to sell, purchase, refinance, or manage a property on their behalf, they can do so with the implementation of this document. The agreement requires the principal to identify the representative they wish to elect, clarify which actions they can carry out, and indicate whether the POA will be durable or non-durable. Upon expressing these details, the main party is obligated to sign the instrument pursuant to the applicable laws.
Laws
Statute – California Probate Code: Division 4.5. Powers of Attorney (§ 4000 – 4545)
Definition – § 4451
Signing Requirements – The designator of powers is obliged to sign under the review of a notary public or two (2) witnesses (§ 4121).
Revocation – § 4151
Other Versions
OpenDocsVersion
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
Real Estate Power of Attorney (Specific Property) Version
Download: Adobe PDF
Additional Resources
- Collins Law Group – Understanding the Power in a California POA
- Superior Court of CA Orange County – Power of Attorney
- Napa County Assessor – Power of Attorney
Related Forms (5)
- Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney Form
- Notice of Person Accepting Appointment as Attorney-in-Fact
- Notice to Person Executing Durable POA
- Revocation of Power of Attorney
- Revocation of POA for Real Property
Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
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Notice to Person Accepting the Appointment as Attorney-in-Fact
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Notice to Person Executing Durable Power of Attorney
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Revocation of Power of Attorney
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Revocation of Power of Attorney for Real Property
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