Who fills out this form?

The parent or guardian who is giving the temporary authority fills out this form. The person receiving the authority is also listed. The form requires signatures from the Principal and a Witness, and it must be notarized.

What powers can be delegated?

The form allows the parent or guardian to delegate all parental responsibilities or only specific ones. It notes that authorizing a marriage or adoption of the minor children cannot be delegated.

How long does this power last?

The delegation can last up to six months, or up to one year if the parent or guardian is an active duty military member. The document also explains how the power can be taken back.

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Power of Attorney Delegating Parental Powers

Arizona · Arizona Judicial Branch · Effective April 16, 2020

This form allows a parent or guardian to give temporary power to another person (the Agent) to act on their behalf regarding parenting duties. It specifies what powers are being given and for how long.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a parent or guardian needs to temporarily give authority to someone else to handle parental responsibilities for their minor children.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?: The parent or guardian who is giving the temporary authority fills out this form. The person receiving the authority is also listed. The form requires signatures from the Principal and a Witness, and it must be notarized.
What powers can be delegated?: The form allows the parent or guardian to delegate all parental responsibilities or only specific ones. It notes that authorizing a marriage or adoption of the minor children cannot be delegated.
How long does this power last?: The delegation can last up to six months, or up to one year if the parent or guardian is an active duty military member. The document also explains how the power can be taken back.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect April 16, 2020.