Colorado Power of Attorney PDF
Colorado at a glance: Governing Law: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 15-14-701 et seq. (UPOAA) · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in Colorado
Colorado has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, codified in the Colorado Revised Statutes. Colorado POAs must be notarized and are durable by default unless stated otherwise.
A separate medical durable power of attorney is required for healthcare decisions in Colorado.
Colorado Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Colorado Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Colo. Rev. Stat. § 15-14-701 et seq. (UPOAA) |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Default Durability | Durable by default |
| Medical Decisions | Separate medical durable power of attorney required |
Colorado Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under Colorado's Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate medical durable power of attorney is needed for healthcare decisions.
Colorado Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Colorado legal resources or your state legislature's official website.