Colorado lets a parent or guardian delegate parental powers, such as consenting to medical care and enrolling a child in school, to another adult for up to 12 months, for example a grandparent caring for the child. Colorado lets a parent or guardian delegate parental powers, such as consenting to medical care and enrolling a child in school, to another adult for up to 12 months, for example a grandparent caring for the child.
Colorado residents and families reviewing delegation of parental powers.
What you'll need
Read the supplied packet before completing its fields.
Follow this document's signing, identification and any witness instructions.
How to complete it
Fill in the child and agent (Page 1) List each child and the adult who will care for them, and set start and end dates no more than 12 months apart.
Sign before a notary (Page 2) Schools and doctors usually require a notarized delegation. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID for each parent signing.
When a child travels with only one parent, grandparents, a school group, or another adult, airlines and border officials may ask for written, notarized consent from the parents who are not traveling.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.