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The Illinois Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney assures the conveyance of personal authority from one party to another. This particular authority covers transactions involving the principal’s automobile, meaning that the assigned agent will have the legal ability to sign any necessary paperwork demanded by the state to secure Illinois title and/or registration for, or to transfer interest in, the primary party’s vehicle. To implement said document, the grantor will have to record info pertaining to both parties, the vehicle itself, and the purchaser if applicable. Afterwhich, the principal is required to sign the instrument as confirmation of the arranged terms.

Laws

Statute – Tangible Personal Property Transactions (755 ILCS 45/3-4(d))

Definition – “Agency” means the written power of attorney or other instrument of agency governing the relationship between the principal and agent or the relationship, itself, as appropriate to the context, and includes agencies dealing with personal or health care as well as property. An agency is subject to this Act to the extent it may be controlled by the principal, excluding agencies and powers for the benefit of the agent. (755 ILCS 45/2-3(a))

Signing Requirements – Requests the signature of the appointing party.