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The Minnesota Revocation of Power of Attorney is used down the line following the execution of POA to retract the authority given within it. If for whatever reason, a principal decides that they no longer wish for their agent to have the power to act on their behalf, they may simply draft a copy of this form to legally end the established relationship. To begin the process of revocation, the canceling party must deliver the form with facts pertaining to themselves (the principal), their attorney-in-fact, and the date of the original document’s execution. Once these details are entered, it is recommended that the principal sign the instrument under the observation of a notary public for validation.

Laws

Statute – § 523.11

Definition – “As used in this chapter, ‘actual notice of revocation’ means that a written instrument of revocation has been received by the party.” (§ 523.11(2))

Signing Requirements – In the case of a signature on behalf of the principal by another or a signature by a mark, the acknowledgment of a notary public is required (§ 523.11(1)). Even if the principal is signing the form directly, it is still recommended that the document be certified by an agent possessing notarial powers.