Who can witness a Victorian Enduring Power of Attorney?

In order to make a legally valid Enduring Power of Attorney under the laws of Victoria, Australia (Power of Attorney Act 2104 Victoria), you must:

  1. sign and initial the document in front of two witnesses, and
  2. each witness must also sign the document.

Here's how it works:

1. the first witness does not require any special qualifications, but must be over 18 and independent (not someone appointed as your attorney or a relative of your attorney).

2. The second witness must be either a medical practitioner (for example your local doctor) or a person who is authorised to witness the signing of an affidavit.

You can find a list of these qualified witnesses at the Supreme Court of Victoria website and at the Victorian State Government's department of Justice and Community Safety.

The most accessible people who may witness a power of attorney in Victoria are likely to be one of the following:

RELATED
With Legal Zebra, it's easy to appoint an attorney in Victoria. It takes minutes, not days, and you won't need to pay a lawyer.

Enduring Power of Attorney Victoria Form

DOWNLOAD
What you should have an Enduring Power of Attorney in Victoria?
A Power of Attorney is a legal document used to give another person the power and authority to do things on your behalf. The person granting the power is usually referred to as t...
What is an enduring power of attorney and why do I need one?
A Power of Attorney is a legal document used to give another person the power and authority to do things on your behalf. The person granting the power is usually referred to as th...
When to use Legal Zebra's Enduring Power of Attorney Form (Vic)
You should use our Enduring Power of Attorney form for Victoria if: [ ] you reside in the State of Victoria (VIC), Australia or [ ] you live elsewhere but you want to grant someon...