Overview
If you have a power of attorney, submit the information to TRA so that it can be noted on your member account. This ensures that if you reach a point where you are no longer able to manage your own financial transactions, the individual(s) to whom you’ve delegated authority may act on your behalf.
Speak with a lawyer if you are not sure how to prepare a power of attorney or if you need legal advice. The person appointed as “attorney-in-fact” does not need to be a practicing attorney, but should be someone you trust to act in your best interest. A valid power of attorney document will allow your representative to do the following:
- Access your account information
- Sign documents for you
- Make changes to direct deposit, tax withholding, or your address
A power of attorney cannot sign in to TRA’s online account management tool, myTRA. Instead, a power of attorney may request changes like those noted above by phone.
Submit a power of attorney
These steps will help us ensure your account is safe:
- Complete a TRA power of attorney cover letter (PDF).
- Complete a Minnesota statutory short form power of attorney (PDF). TRA will only accept a valid Minnesota statutory short form power of attorney under Minnesota Statutes, section 523.23. The form must be either the original or a notarized copy of the original. We will return this document to you after a copy is placed in your file. Properly executed power of attorney documents from other states or foreign countries submitted to TRA before January 1, 2020, remain in effect.
Revoke a power of attorney
A valid power of attorney document can be revoked at any time by submitting a written notice of revocation with your notarized signature. You are the only person who can revoke an active power of attorney, and you must be mentally competent to do so. TRA will only accept a written notice of revocation that includes your notarized signature. A verbal revocation or a written notice that does not have your notarized signature is not valid and will not be accepted.
Submit your notarized notice of revocation to TRA as soon as possible so we can update our records and inactivate your power of attorney. The form is available on the state attorney general’s website. If you have questions or need additional information, contact TRA.
