Power of Attorney Affidavit and Indemnification ... - DWS Investments

Deutsche Asset& Wealth ManagementPower of Attorney Affidavit and Indemnification FormUse this form to validate a Power of Attorney document dated more than 60 days of receipt byDeutsche Asset & Wealth Management.For assistance in completing this affidavit or making your request, please contact Shareholder Services.Call: (800) 728-3337 or e-mail: service@db.comYou must include a copy of the Power of Attorney document, along with the appropriate Deutsche Asset &Wealth Management form or letter of instruction signed in capacity. Completion of this form will not allowyou to act via telephone for the account owner. You may use this form to act in capacity as Attorney-In-Factfor this transaction only.Step 1Account ownerNameSocial Security Number on AccountAddress of Record City State Zip( )Daytime Phone Number Extension Account NumberStep 2Attorney-in-fact information( )Name of Attourney-In-Fact Daytime Phone Number ExtensionMailing Address City State ZipBy checking this box, the Attorney-In-Fact will receive copies of account statements and confirmation statements by mail.Step 3Attorney-in-fact affidavit and indemnificationI, the undersigned Attorney-In-Fact, , being duly sworn, deposes and states under penalty ofperjury that:I am the Attorney-In-Fact named in the attached Power of Attorney executed onDate – MM/DD/YYYYby (“Account Owner”); andThe Account Owner is living and has not revoked, terminated or suspended the Power of Attorney; andThe Account Owner was competent on the date of execution of this Power of Attorney; andA petition to determine the incapacity of or to appoint a guardian for the Account Owner is not pending in a court of law; andcontinued on next pageNo bank guarantee | Not FDIC insured | May lose value Page 1 of 3

Step 3Attorney-in-fact affidavit and indemnification (continued)In the event that more than one Attorney-In-Fact is named in the attached Power of Attorney document, I represent that I amauthorized to act, severally or individually, and that Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management may follow any of my instructionsindependent of all other attorneys-in-fact; andI understand that in the event of conflicting instructions given by Attorneys-In-Fact or an Account Owner and an Attorney-In-Fact, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management may restrict the account until joint written instructions are received that aredeemed sufficient; andI hereby agree not to exercise any powers granted to me by the attached Power of Attorney document if I know or have reasonto know that the Power of Attorney has been partially or completely revoked, terminated or suspended or is no longer valid dueto any reason whatsoever including death of the Account Owner; andI hereby agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless DWS Investments Service Company, DWS Investments Distributors, Inc.,DWS Trust Company, each of the DWS Funds, the registered investment companies advised by Deutsche InvestmentManagement Americas, Inc., and their affiliates, control persons, officers, directors, successors, assigns, employees andagents from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) directly orindirectly resulting from transactions made in accordance with my instructions.The attached Power of Attorney document will remain in full force and effect until such time as appropriate written notificationof termination, revocation or significant alteration is received by DWS Investments Service Company at the below address.I also agree that any information given on this Affidavit and Indemnification is subject to verification.This Affidavit is made regarding DWS Fund account number, ______________________________ to induce acceptance andrecognition by Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management of the authority granted the Attorney-In-Fact by the terms of attachedPower of Attorney document.By signing this form, I certify that all account information and disclosures made on this form are true and accurate.Affix Medallion Signature Guarantee or Guarantee stampPrint NameSignature of Attorney-In-Fact(You must sign in capacity†.)Date – MM/DD/YYYYSpecial note to Medallion Signature Guarantee guarantors: By affixing the Medallion Signature Guarantee, youare verifying the identity of the individuals and entities assigned to this account and are accepting liability for anymisrepresentation as it applies to this registration and any accompanying documentation.Medallion Signature GuaranteeA Medallion Signature Guarantee is issued by a bank, savings and loan, trust company, credit union, broker/dealer, or anymember or participant of an approved signature guarantee program. Please note that a notary public is not an acceptableguarantor. An officer of the institution will ask for identification to be sure that you are, in fact, the person identified on thisform and the person signing it. Once the guarantor has reviewed your request, verified your identity and your authority toact on the account presented to them, they will affix a Medallion Signature Guarantee stamp to your form.Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management prefers Medallion Signature Guarantee stamps. We must receive an original stamp.If more than one signature is required on this form, we will need separate stamps for each signature. If you are obtaining anon-Medallion Signature Guarantee, please contact us. We may require additional documentation to complete your request.†You must sign in the capacity of your title as it relates to this account, i.e., Joe Smith, Attorney-in-fact. The institution providing the Medallion SignatureGuarantee will require additional documentation for this type of signature. You may wish to contact the institution to confirm the documentation they requireto provide you with a Medallion Signature Guarantee.Page 2 of 3

Please mail completed form to:DWS Investments Service CompanyP.O. Box 219557Kansas City, MO 64121-9557Overnight Address:DWS Investments Service Company210 W. 10th StreetKansas City, MO 64105-1614Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management represents the asset management and wealth management activities conductedby Deutsche Bank AG or any of its subsidiaries. Clients will be provided Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management productsor services by one or more legal entities that will be identified to clients pursuant to the contracts, agreements, offeringmaterials or other documentation relevant to such products or services.DWS Investments Distributors, Inc.222 South Riverside PlazaChicago, IL 60606-5808www.dws-investments.com© 2013 Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management. All rights reserved. (03/13) B-11227-4 POA-AFF