Authorization letters
A letter authorising someone to act for you in one matter, such as collecting something or signing a form.
Give someone permission to act for you on a specific matter.
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Key features
Who is authorised and how they are identified
Their name, address, relationship and how they can be identified, such as a photograph or presenting a copy of the letter.
What they may do, and nothing else
Blanks for what they may do, sign and collect on your behalf.
What they may not do
Exclusions such as changing your details, closing an account, paying themselves or passing the authority on.
Why you cannot attend and how long
The reason, and start and end dates or until the matter is finished, withdrawable by writing to the recipient.
Your details for checking
Details to match against their records and a list of attachments such as an identification copy.
About this document
An authorization letter is a short letter from you to an organisation saying that a named person may deal with a particular matter on your behalf: collect a document, sign a form, pick up a parcel or conduct an errand. It is narrower than a power of attorney.
The form lists exactly what the person may and may not do, how they can be identified and how long the authority lasts. Whether the organisation accepts a letter, and what it needs to be signed, witnessed or notarized, is its decision and may depend on the state. Ask them first.
Is this document right for you?
Useful when
- You cannot go to an office or bank yourself
- You want someone to collect a document or parcel
- You need a narrow authority for one errand, not a full power of attorney
Commonly used by
- People who are away or unwell
- Families helping relatives with errands
- Anyone dealing with an organisation by proxy
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Alternatives
These are separate documents, for different jobs.
- Power of attorneyName someone you trust to handle your finances if you can't.View document
- Medical records releaseAllow a named person to receive your medical records.View document
- Revocation of power of attorneyFormally cancel a power of attorney you've given.View document
- Child medical consentLet another adult agree to medical care for your child.View document
When to use this
- A relative collects an official document for you
- A friend signs for a delivery
- Someone deals with an account query while you are abroad
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More in Power of Attorney
- Power of attorneyName someone you trust to handle your finances if you can't.View document
- Revocation of power of attorneyFormally cancel a power of attorney you've given.View document
- Medical power of attorneyName someone to make medical decisions if you can't.View document
- Power of attorney for childLet another adult act for your child while you're away.View document
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Questions
About the authorization letters
No. It is limited to one matter and is for the organisation to accept or not. A power of attorney is a formal document with wider authority.
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