Form KC-386, Power of Attorney, is a USDA form issued through the Farm Service Agency's Kansas City Commodity Office. A warehouse operator completes it, together with Form KC-1230, to appoint an agent to act for the warehouse in connection with Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Storage Agreements. The form has five numbered items: date, principal, agent, the warehouse's signature block and witnesses. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by USDA, and the completed form goes to the Kansas City Commodity Office.
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What is KC-386?
Form KC-386, Power of Attorney, is the form a warehouse operator uses, together with Form KC-1230, to appoint an agent and attorney-in-fact to represent the warehouse in connection with Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Storage Agreements.
The printed text names the warehouse as principal and appoints the agent to perform all acts, commitments or engagements set forth on the attached Agent Agreement (KC-1230), without limitation. The principal agrees to be fully bound by any act the agent performs on its behalf under this grant. It also agrees to hold harmless any person, including the CCC, who acts in reliance on the authority granted.
The form is addressed to the Director of the Kansas City Commodity Office, which is part of USDA's Farm Service Agency. It is narrower than a general-purpose power of attorney: it covers the acts set out in KC-1230 and the warehouse's Storage Agreement dealings with the CCC. The form states that the power remains in full force and effect until it is withdrawn by a writing presented to the CCC.
Who needs to file KC-386?
Warehouse operators use Form KC-386 when they want an agent to represent the warehouse in connection with CCC Storage Agreements. The instructions say warehouse operators must complete Items 1 through 5.
- The principal: the warehouse, named in Item 2 and again in Item 4A.
- The agent: the person the warehouse appoints in Item 3 to act and sign legal documents for the warehouse in connection with the Storage Agreement.
- The signer for the warehouse: an authorized individual, such as a corporate officer, partner, member or proprietor, who signs in Item 4C and gives a title in Item 4D.
- Witnesses: one or more people who witness the individual signing for the warehouse and sign in Item 5.
The form is used jointly with Form KC-1230, the Agent Agreement it refers to. The instructions describe no other use.
When to file KC-386
Complete and submit Form KC-386 when a warehouse operator appoints an agent to represent it in connection with CCC Storage Agreements, together with Form KC-1230. Neither the form nor its instructions set a calendar deadline. Item 1 asks for the date the Power of Attorney is prepared, and Item 4E asks for the date the form is signed.
Once submitted, the power stays in effect until it is withdrawn. The form says withdrawal requires a writing presented to the Commodity Credit Corporation at Post Office Box 419205, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6205.
Documents you need
- Form KC-1230, the Agent Agreement: the power of attorney refers to it as the attached agreement setting out the acts the agent may perform, and the instructions say the two forms are used jointly.
How to fill out KC-386
Enter the date prepared
In Item 1, enter the date the Power of Attorney is prepared.
Name the warehouse as principal
In Item 2, enter the name of the warehouse as principal.
Name the agent
In Item 3, enter the name of the person you appoint as agent and attorney-in-fact to act and sign legal documents for the warehouse in connection with the Storage Agreement.
Repeat the warehouse name
In Item 4A, enter the name of the warehouse exactly as it appears in Item 2.
Enter the warehouse address
In Item 4B, enter the street address, city, state and zip code of the warehouse.
Sign and give the signer's title
In Item 4C, the authorized individual signs, such as a corporate officer, partner, member or proprietor. In Item 4D, enter that person's title.
Date the signature
In Item 4E, enter the date this Form KC-386 is signed.
Add witnesses and corporate seal
In Item 5, the person or persons who witness the signing sign, and the corporate seal is affixed in the space provided.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that Items 1 through 5 are complete and that Items 2 and 4A match. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, add Form KC-1230 and submit the package as described under How to submit.
How to submit KC-386
You can submit Form KC-386 in hard copy or by facsimile, and customers with access credentials can use the electronic transmission features.
- By mail or hard copy: send the original of the completed form to the Kansas City Commodity Office, P.O. Box 419205, Stop 8748, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205.
- By fax: FAX 816-926-1426.
- Electronically: the transmission features are available only to customers with access credentials. To set up online access credentials with USDA, follow the instructions on the USDA eForms web site.
For questions or assistance, contact the Commodity Management Division, Storage Contract Branch, at 816-926-6446. The form is used jointly with KC-1230, so keep the two together. A separate writing to withdraw the power goes to the CCC at the address printed on the form. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving any of Items 1 through 5 blank; the instructions say warehouse operators must complete all five.
- Entering in Item 4A a warehouse name that differs from the principal's name in Item 2; Item 4A must match Item 2.
- Having someone who is not an authorized individual sign Item 4C; the instructions name a corporate officer, partner, member or proprietor.
- Signing Item 4C without a title in Item 4D or the signing date in Item 4E.
- Omitting the witness signature(s) in Item 5 or the corporate seal in the space provided.
- Sending the form without Form KC-1230, the Agent Agreement the power of attorney refers to.
- Mailing a copy instead of the original, or leaving Stop 8748 out of the P.O. Box 419205 address given in the instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form KC-386, Power of Attorney?
Form KC-386, Power of Attorney, is a USDA form a warehouse operator uses with Form KC-1230 to appoint an agent to represent the warehouse in connection with Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Storage Agreements. It is addressed to the Kansas City Commodity Office.
Who has to complete Form KC-386?
Warehouse operators complete it when they appoint an agent for CCC Storage Agreements. The instructions say they must complete Items 1 through 5. An authorized individual signs for the warehouse: a corporate officer, partner, member or proprietor.
Can I fill out Form KC-386 online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF does not submit it to USDA; you send the original to the Kansas City Commodity Office by mail or fax, or electronically if you have USDA access credentials.
Where do I send Form KC-386?
Send the original in hard copy to the Kansas City Commodity Office, P.O. Box 419205, Stop 8748, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205, or by fax to 816-926-1426. Electronic transmission is available only to customers with USDA access credentials.
Do I need Form KC-1230 with Form KC-386?
Yes. The instructions say warehouse operators use KC-386 jointly with KC-1230, and the power of attorney grants authority for the acts set forth on the attached Agent Agreement (KC-1230).
How long does a KC-386 power of attorney last?
It remains in full force and effect until withdrawn by a writing presented to the Commodity Credit Corporation at Post Office Box 419205, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6205. The form prints no other end date.
Who signs Form KC-386 and do I need witnesses?
An authorized individual signs Item 4C for the warehouse and gives a title in Item 4D. Item 5 is for the signature(s) of the person(s) witnessing that signing, and the corporate seal goes in the space provided.
Who can I call with questions about Form KC-386?
The instructions give the Commodity Management Division, Storage Contract Branch, at 816-926-6446 for questions or assistance.
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