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Colorado Power of Attorney
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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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Overview
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.
Key Facts
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 |
Legal Requirements
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.
Governing Laws
Colorado Governing Laws
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 15-14-701 et seq.
Uniform Power of Attorney Act
Governs the creation, effect, and termination of powers of attorney in Colorado.
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Colorado legal resources or your state legislature's official website.
Questions & Answers
Colorado Power of Attorney — Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Colorado POA need to be notarized?
Yes. Colorado requires a financial POA to be acknowledged before a notary public.
Is a Colorado POA durable by default?
Yes, under Colorado's Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
Does a Colorado POA cover healthcare decisions?
No. A separate medical durable power of attorney is required for medical decisions.