Alabama - Transfer the Power of Attorney

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Procedure

To transfer a power of attorney from one agent to another, the applicant will need to revoke the original power of attorney document and write a new one.
Apply In Person
Step 1: Cancel Current Power of Attorney

1. To cancel the Power of Attorney, the applicant must approach nearby Offices of the United States Attorneys link

   Note: The applicant must select their respective district from the drop-down menu to find nearby offices to them.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant must enter all the details in the application form.
4. Make sure that the applicant must attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant must attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the necessary documents along with the completed form to the concerned attorney officer.
7. The fee for this procedure must be paid as per the attorney’s request.
8. The designated attorney will review the documents. The attorney will draft the cancellation of power of attorney documentation process.
9. The principal must draft a deed/notice of revocation of the PoA. The deed must mention the reason for which the POA is being revoked, the effective date of the revocation and the consequences of such an action. Such a deed/notice of revocation must be duly served upon the agent for proceeding with the revocation procedure.
10. The deed/notice of revocation should be published in a local or national newspaper to inform persons with whom the agent is interacting on behalf of the principal about the revocation.
11. The same authority which registered the POA will have to register the cancellation deed of the POA.
12. A copy of the cancellation deed of the POA should be sent to the agent to inform him/her of such registration of revocation.
13. The copies of the cancellation deed of the POA can also be sent to persons with whom the agent has been interacting on behalf of the principal so that they cease any business or dealings with the agent.

Step 2: Apply For new Power of Attorney

1. To Get General Power of Attorney, the applicant must approach nearby Offices of the United States Attorneys link

   Note: The applicant must select their respective district from the drop-down menu to find nearby offices to them.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant must enter all the details in the application form.
4. Make sure that the applicant must attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant must attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the necessary documents along with the completed form to the concerned attorney officer.
7. The fee for this procedure must be paid as per the attorney’s request.
8. The designated attorney will review the documents. The attorney will draft the power of attorney documentation process.
9. Once the officer drafts the POA, the applicant must sign and notarize it.
10. The processing time to obtain Power of Attorney is takes up to 8 – 10 weeks.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Two identical passport-style photographs of the parties
• Agency documents
• Proof of identity

Office Locations & Contacts

United States Department of Justice
Executive Office for United States Attorneys
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 2242
Washington, DC 20530-0001
EOUSA Main Line - (202) 514-2000
Contact Details link
District offices of United States Attorney link
Note: The applicant must select their respective district from the drop-down menu to find nearby offices to them.

Eligibility

• Any U.S citizens who intends to transfer power of Attorney, is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• It can cost between $250 and $750 to get a Power of Attorney. Or the applicant must pay the prescribed fee as per the officer’s request.

Validity

• Power of Attorney remains valid forever until it was replaced or cancelled.

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Processing Time

• The processing time to transfer Power of Attorney is takes up to 8 – 10 weeks.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the parties
• Address
• City
• State
• Zip code
• Phone
• Email
• Marital status
• Agency name
• Type of agency
• Agency contact information

Need for the Document

• Transferring power of attorney from one person to another is not always possible, but it can be done under a specific set of circumstances.
• If the applicant wants someone to act on their behalf when they are unable to do so, the applicant can choose to give power of attorney to a trusted friend, family member, or business associate.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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Others

Usually, Power of Attorney is created by anyone who cannot do the transactions in person by himself or herself due to various reasons. The following are the reasons that commonly force an individual to give the power of performing to another person.

• Residing abroad and unable to be present for the task
• Illness and bedridden
• Old age or senior citizens with health problems
• Or any other reason for being unable to conduct the transactions personally