The New York Statement of Authorization For Electronic Filing (Surrogates Court Single Attorney Authorizing Individual Filing Agent) is a legally binding document that allows an attorney to authorize a single individual to electronically file documents on their behalf in the Surrogates Court. This document must be signed by the attorney, the individual filing agent, and the Clerk of the Surrogates Court in order to be valid. The document outlines the scope of the filing agent's authority, including the types of documents that may be filed, the filing of any accompanying fees, and the ability to receive and accept service of process. There are two types of New York Statement of Authorization For Electronic Filing (Surrogates Court Single Attorney Authorizing Individual Filing Agent): a Limited Power of Attorney and a General Power of Attorney. The Limited Power of Attorney grants the filing agent the authority to file only those documents specifically listed on the document, while the General Power of Attorney grants the filing agent the authority to file any documents that the attorney is authorized to file.