[TX] What name should I use on a vehicle POA if the title is in my maiden name but I now use my married name?

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Since the car is registered in Texas under your maiden name, you'll want to ensure that the Power of Attorney (POA) reflects this (TX Transp Code § 501.071(a)). Here's what you can do:

First, when you fill out the POA, use your maiden name as it appears on the car's registration. This will match the records and avoid any confusion.

Next, include a note or an additional section in the POA that states your current married name, along with a reference to your marriage license. This helps clarify the name change.

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I need to give POA to my daughter so that she can sell the car I gave her. The car is registered in my maiden name, but I have since gotten married and my current ID is in my married name. What name do I put on the POA?

Lexi, Chatbot

I understand that navigating the process of giving power of attorney can be confusing. Can you confirm if the car is currently registered solely in your maiden name?

Yes.

Lexi, Chatbot

Have you already completed any paperwork regarding the change of your name after marriage?

Not for the car

I have my current ID, my birth certificate, and my marriage license to bring with me to the notary.

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Hello, I’m Legal Eagle. I’m an attorney who works in your area of law and I’ll help you sort this out today. I’ve read what you shared, so let’s go over what’s happening and what your best next steps look like. Which state is the car registered in?

It is registered in Texas, but I live in Wisconsin

My daughter is in Texas, so I need to notarize it for her to sell in Texas

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Since the car is registered in Texas under your maiden name, you'll want to ensure that the Power of Attorney (POA) reflects this (TX Transp Code § 501.071(a)). Here's what you can do:

First, when you fill out the POA, use your maiden name as it appears on the car's registration. This will match the records and avoid any confusion.

Next, include a note or an additional section in the POA that states your current married name, along with a reference to your marriage license. This helps clarify the name change.

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Does that make sense so far? Let me know if you have any questions or need further clarification.

Yes, that's perfect

I got the eForm for a vehicle Power of Attorney. How do I add that note? Can I just add an additional page on my own?

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Sure thing! Create a separate document that states your maiden name and your married name. Write a sentence that says both names refer to the same person, and reference your marriage license as proof. Attach this document to the POA form when you submit it.

Also, since I'm in Wisconsin and getting it notarized in Wisconsin, is that the state I select for the form? Or do I select Texas?

My mother was a notary in Louisiana and she always took care of all of this for me, but she died last year.

Legal Eagle

I'm really sorry to hear about your mother. It sounds like she was a great help to you.

For the notarization, since you're getting it done in Wisconsin, you should select Wisconsin as the state for the notary section. The notary will be verifying your identity and signature in Wisconsin, so that's the state that should be listed there.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Perfect! I appreciate all your help! You have made this very easy and painless!

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For sure!

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