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The Utah Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney passes controls related to a named vehicle from a legal owner to an appointed agent. The granted agency is reserved to allow a secondary individual the right to take action and sign for transactions and administrative responsibilities related to the automobile. The assigned attorney-in-fact is conveyed powers to:

Transfer Ownership of the Vehicle
Register the Vehicle
Title/License the Vehicle
Endorse and Prepare Documentation Regarding the Vehicle

The provided form can also be utilized to endow authority to another concerning a trailer or associated equipment. The vehicle owner must include their social security number and date of birth or, for business-owned vehicles, the identifying federal ID number for the company. Execution of the filing does not require a practicing notary’s assistance, but notarization can further support the commitment’s authenticity.

Laws

Statute – Uniform Power of Attorney Act ( § 75-9-101 – § 75-9-403)

Definition – “Power of attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to an agent to act in the place of the principal, whether or not the term power of attorney is used (§ 75-9-102(7)).

Signing Requirements – A notary doesn’t need to corroborate the signing, although it is recommended.