Colorado Power of Attorney Forms

Colorado Power of Attorney Forms

Colorado power of attorney forms allow a principal (person issuing the form) to designate a representative for financial and medical matters.

State Laws: Title 15, Article 14, Part 7

Types (6)

Durable | General | Limited | Medical | Minor | Vehicle

Minor Child

Motor Vehicle

Which Form is Right for Me?
Type	Definition	Signing Requirements
Durable	This form enables a trusted individual to manage a principal’s assets and estate. The agent’s authority remains even if the principal becomes incapacitated. Termination occurs if the principal revokes it or passes away.	The principal and notary public must sign (§ 15-14-705).
General	Grants an agent similar powers to a durable power of attorney, but the power ends if the principal becomes incapacitated.	Signatures from the principal and notary public required (§ 15-14-705).
Limited	Outlines specific, limited powers for an agent, typically for one or a few tasks. The form does not provide use for long-term planning.	The principal must sign before a notary public (§ 15-14-705).
Medical	A life planning document designating an agent to communicate with healthcare providers about the principal’s preferred treatments. It remains effective indefinitely unless revoked by the principal, often paired with a living will for detailed treatment preferences.	The principal and two (2) witnesses must sign (§ 15-18-106(1)).
Minor Child	Assign temporary legal responsibility to a designated person for caring for a parent or guardian’s child when they cannot do so.	Parent or guardian signature and notarization mandatory (§ 15-14-705).
Motor Vehicle	Authorizes an agent to handle motor vehicle-related affairs, such as registration, on behalf of the principal.	The grantor and notary public must enter their signatures.