This is Colorado’s official statutory form for naming someone (your “agent”) to handle your property and financial matters. It does not cover health care. For that, use a Colorado Medical Durable Power of Attorney. This is Colorado’s official statutory form for naming someone (your “agent”) to handle your property and financial matters. It does not cover health care. For that, use a Colorado Medical Durable Power of Attorney.
Colorado residents and families reviewing statutory power of attorney.
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
Name your agent (Page 1) Enter your name and your agent’s name, address, and phone. You may name two successor agents.
Initial the powers (Pages 2–3) Initial each subject you want to grant, or initial “All preceding subjects.” Specific powers like gifts and trust changes must each be initialed separately on Page 3. Initials must be handwritten in ink.
Special instructions (Page 4) Use these lines to name a coagent, delay the start date, or add limits. If unsure, speak with an attorney.
Sign before a notary (Page 5) Under Colorado law, a notarized signature is presumed genuine, and banks and title companies must generally accept an acknowledged power of attorney. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
This is Colorado’s statutory form an agent signs to certify that a power of attorney is still valid. Banks, brokers, and title companies often ask for it before accepting a power of attorney.
A limited power of attorney lets someone (your “agent”) handle one specific matter for you, such as a real estate closing, a vehicle sale, or a bank transaction. It does not cover health care decisions.
A Colorado medical durable power of attorney names someone (your “agent”) to make health care decisions for you if you cannot. It does not cover finances.
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.