Describe the transaction before choosing a form
Tell the office who owns the car, who will sign, whether the title is available and whether an odometer disclosure is required. Those details determine which power-of-attorney process is appropriate.
Understand the scope of HSMV 82053
HSMV 82053 can authorize an odometer disclosure for the buyer or the seller, but the same representative cannot sign for both sides. The form points to secure HSMV 82995 when a lienholder holds the title or it is lost. Ask the processing office which authorization fits your transaction before completing it.
| Authorization | Odometer limit |
|---|---|
| HSMV 82053, ordinary power of attorney | An authorized third party may sign for the seller or buyer, but cannot use this form to disclose mileage for both sides. |
| HSMV 82995, secure power of attorney | Use the qualifying secure process when the title is lost or held by a lienholder; follow TL-02 rather than treating an ordinary authorization as a substitute. |
Check the document requirements
FLHSMV’s TL-02 procedure addresses ordinary and secure power-of-attorney situations. Ask the office about the required original or certified document and identity evidence before sending a representative. Do not sign another person’s name without an accepted authorization.
Keep estate and business ownership separate
A deceased owner, trust or company may require evidence of authority beyond an ordinary personal-sale arrangement. Use the ownership guide to identify the situation, then obtain the appropriate document checklist.
Official sources and next steps.
Use the current instructions for your particular title and transaction. A tax collector or FLHSMV can confirm document requirements; an estate or ownership dispute may require legal advice.
Sources checked September 9, 2026. This guide explains seller preparation; it does not determine eligibility or act as a government filing service.