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Rhode Island Minor Child Power of Attorney Form

The Rhode Island Minor Child Power of Attorney equips a specified individual with temporary rights to act and care for a child at the request of the child’s parent(s). The written paperwork registers an alternate person to make decisions and sign for a minor when the parent is absent due to incarceration, military deployment, distance employment, or illness.

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Last updated February 23rd, 2026

The Rhode Island Minor Child Power of Attorney equips a specified individual with temporary rights to act and care for a child at the request of the child’s parent(s). The written paperwork registers an alternate person to make decisions and sign for a minor when the parent is absent due to incarceration, military deployment, distance employment, or illness.

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Statutes – Rhode Island Short Form Power of Attorney Act (§ 18-16) and Guardianship of Minors (§ 33-15.1)

Signing Requirements – Notary validation via affixed endorsement is necessary to enforce the legal commitment (§ 18-16-2).

Other Versions

Rhode Island Minor Child Power of Attorney Form – Version 1

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