Can a Power of Attorney renew a car registration?

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Can a Power of Attorney renew a car registration?

I am in one state and not able to go get my car registration renewed in another. Can I get a power of attorney and let my son (over 18) renew the registration in my name for me? If so, how do I get a power of attorney and what kind do I get?

Asked on January 3, 2016 under Business Law, New York

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

Yes, a power of attorney will enable the recipient of the power (known as the attorney in fact) to renew your registration. You can create a very narrow POA, one giving him only the power to register the car (and not, say, conduct banking for you). You should ideally let an attorney draft this for you, but if you do not want to use an attorney, you can find sample POA's online (do a "Google" search) and you can then eliminate from them any powers or authority you do not want to give your son.


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