A power of attorney letter is a letter that gives a person other than the owner, the right to make decisions about an asset, business or property. A power of attorney is a legal document and holds in court.
Power of attorney letters is commonly used by many people both in businesses and daily life. Businesses may use the power of attorney to allow trusted agents or caretakers of the business to make decisions regarding the operations of the business. Similarly, an individual may also use power of attorney letters to give the right to an agent to sell a vehicle or property on the owner’s behalf.
Power of attorneys is even given for medical care, where a patient can give a trusted family member or friend the right to take medical care decisions on behalf of the patient.
Similarly, power of attorney is also used to buy or sell cars on another’s behalf. The power of attorney for vehicles may be restricted or open depending on the need of the owner. This letter is issued by the ‘Principal’ to an ‘Agent’ when a company or individual is unable to manage the transaction themselves. This may be because they are physically unavailable or need an agent to fill in the necessary paperwork.
Sample letters
1- Power of attorney for car title transfer
This document certifies that [enter name of company or individual] having mailing address ____________ grants [enter name of agent] located at ____________________ or its representative limited power of attorney for a period of ____ months to act on its behalf, for matters involving the transfer of car title.
Vehicle information:
Year _______________
Make _______________
Model _______________
Style _______________
Registration Number _______________
Vehicle Owner’s Information:
- Individual
Date of Birth: _____________
Social Security Number: ______________
- Business/organization
Federal number: _____________
Principal’s signature: ________________ Date: ______________
Notarization:
2- Power of attorney for vehicle transactions
This document certifies that [enter name of company or individual] having mailing address ____________ grants [enter name of agent] located at ____________________ or its representative limited power of attorney for an unlimited time to act on its behalf, in matters relating to buying and selling of vehicles, and vehicle transfers.
Vehicle information:
Year _______________
Make _______________
Model _______________
Style _______________
Registration Number _______________
Vehicle Owner’s Information:
- Individual
Date of Birth: _____________
Social Security Number: ______________
- Business/organization
Federal number: _____________
Principal’s signature: ________________ Date: ______________
Notarization:
3- Power of attorney for car use
This document certifies that [enter name of company or individual] having mailing address ____________ grants [enter name of agent] located at ____________________ or its representative limited power of attorney for a period of ____ months allowing use of car only.
Vehicle information:
Year _______________
Make _______________
Model _______________
Style _______________
Registration Number _______________
Vehicle Owner’s Information:
- Individual
Date of Birth: _____________
Social Security Number: ______________
- Business/organization
Federal number: _____________
Principal’s signature: ________________ Date: ______________
Notarization:
