A General Authorization Letter lets you designate another person to perform specific tasks on your behalf that do not require a formal Power of Attorney. It is ideal for authorizing someone to pick up documents, receive important packages, handle simple errands on your behalf, or represent your interests in minor matters. Bilingual, $49.
Use an Authorization Letter when: you authorize someone to pick up your passport, visa, or immigration documents, leave a package with a neighbor for them to receive in your absence, authorize a family member to pick up your kids from school or doctor, designate someone to represent you at a simple meeting (school, neighborhood), authorize a person to receive your certified mail, or allow a family member to represent your interests in minor banking errands. It is LESS formal than a Power of Attorney — for important financial matters, use a Limited Power of Attorney ($99).
Authorization Letters are widely accepted in California for non-critical tasks. NOT useful for: opening bank accounts, transferring property, signing contracts for you, authorizing medical treatment, representing you in court. For those tasks, use a General Power of Attorney ($149) or Limited ($99). The Authorization Letter is the right tool for smaller everyday tasks where a full Power of Attorney would be excessive.
A Power of Attorney is for important legal/financial matters and must be notarized. An Authorization Letter is for minor everyday tasks and generally does NOT require a notary.
For minor tasks, no. For matters where the other party (school, doctor, bank) demands more formality, yes — but then consider using a Limited Power of Attorney instead.
Generally yes, but depends on the receiving institution. Some institutions only accept documents from their own state.
You decide the validity date. Common is valid only for the specific task or 30-90 days.
Only $49.
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