Identification
Include full legal names, government ID numbers where appropriate, date of birth, and current address for both client and proxy. Exact ID descriptions reduce verification delays and ensure accurate attribution.
Use a Client Proxy Request Form to document client consent and formalize delegated authority, reducing ambiguity and helping meet regulatory and audit requirements. A clear, signed form supports internal controls and provides legal evidence of authorization for transactions, communications, or payments.
Frontline staff, legal and compliance teams, client services, and account managers typically prepare or request the Client Proxy Request Form when delegating authority.
Verify authority, identity, and signatures before accepting the form to avoid processing delays and legal exposure.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link plus SMS code for signer verification |
| Identity Proofing | Accept government ID upload and KBA where required |
| Conditional Fields | Reveal authority scope fields when applicable |
| Storage & Retention | Encrypted storage with defined retention schedule |
Technology and integration considerations for eSubmission and sharing of Client Proxy Request Forms across systems.
Include full legal names, government ID numbers where appropriate, date of birth, and current address for both client and proxy. Exact ID descriptions reduce verification delays and ensure accurate attribution.
Use enumerated items describing each permitted action (e.g., access records, transact payments). Specify limits such as dollar caps, document types, or duration to prevent overbroad authority claims.
Specify start date, end date, and triggers for automatic termination. Include procedures for earlier revocation and note whether authority survives incapacity or other events.
Insert a clear consent statement signed by the client acknowledging the proxy role, data sharing, and any third-party disclosures. For consumer-facing matters include ESIGN consumer disclosure for electronic consent.
Record the identity verification method used (ID upload, KBA, two-factor SMS) and any notary actions. Retain copies of verification artifacts for audit and dispute resolution.
Capture signer timestamps, IP addresses, and a certificate of completion. For digital workflows ensure tamper-evident storage and exportable audit logs to support compliance reviews.
Provide signed proxy form and ID promptly to avoid withholding.
Submit supporting documentation before year-end reporting deadlines.
Revocation effective upon receipt; allow processing windows.
Schedule notarizations in advance; fees and session times vary.
Retain active file during relationship plus federal minimums.
| Document Type | Client Proxy Request Form | Power of Attorney | Authorization Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | transactional delegation | broad legal authority | single-purpose authorization |
| Formality | low to moderate | high formality | low formality |
| Notarization | sometimes required | often required | rarely required |
| Revocation | easy written notice | formal execution | simple written notice |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card required | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |