Authorization Letters
What is a Letter of Authorization?
A letter of authorization is a document that grants one person (the principal) the authority to act on behalf of another person (the agent).
When is a Letter of Authorization Used?
Letters of authorization are often used when the principal is unable to act on their own behalf, such as when they are out of the country, incapacitated, or deceased. They can also be used when the principal simply wants to give someone else permission to act on their behalf, such as to sign a contract or collect money.
Contents of a Letter of Authorization
A letter of authorization should include the following information:
- The name and address of the principal
- The name and address of the agent
- The date the letter was written
- A description of the action the agent is authorized to perform
- The signature of the principal
Sample Letter of Authorization
The following is a sample letter of authorization:
``` [Your Name] [Your Address] [Your City, State, Zip Code] [Your Email Address] [Your Phone Number] [Date] [Agent's Name] [Agent's Address] [Agent's City, State, Zip Code] Dear [Agent's Name], I, [Your Name], hereby authorize you to act on my behalf in the following matters: * To sign contracts on my behalf * To collect money on my behalf * To deposit checks into my bank account * To make withdrawals from my bank account * To pay my bills * To represent me in court This authorization shall remain in effect until I revoke it in writing. Sincerely, [Your Signature] ```
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