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Colorado Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney Form

A Colorado durable statutory power of attorney form allows a person to select an agent to handle financial affairs on their behalf. The agent will hold this title until the death of the principal unless revoked. After the form has been acknowledged before a notary public, it may be used at any time by the agent.
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Updated June 17, 2024

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Signing Requirements

The principal must sign the power of attorney in the presence of a notary public. In addition, the agent has the option to have their signature acknowledged on the Agent’s Certification to certify facts concerning a power of attorney (§ 15-14-705, § 15-14-742).

Laws

Definition of “Durable”

“Durable,” with respect to a power of attorney, means not terminated by the principal’s incapacity (§ 15-14-702(2)).

Definition of “Power of Attorney”

“Power of attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to an agent to act in the place of the principal, whether or not the term power of attorney is used (§ 15-14-702(7)).

Statutory Form

Colorado has a statutory form located at § 15-14-741 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.