A Colorado power of attorney (POA) is a legal document in which you, the principal, name a person you trust to act for you as your agent. Depending on the form you choose, your agent can handle financial, medical, minor child, vehicle, or tax matters. Each Colorado power of attorney form below is free to download as a PDF or to create online.
Last Updated: October 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current Colorado law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
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Pick the template that matches the job you need done. The templates below cover durable, medical, general, limited, minor child, real estate, state tax, vehicle, and revocation documents. Each card shows what the document is for and how it is signed, with a PDF template you can download.
Durable power of attorney form in Colorado allows you to assign an agent who will deal with different financial operations on your behalf if you suddenly become incapacitated. This form is valid only during the signatory’s incapacity until they either cure themselves or die.
| Also Known As | Colorado DPOA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
Medical power of attorney in Colorado is officially named the Medical Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Decisions. With the form, an individual may appoint another person among their close friends, family, or others, who will have the right to choose medical treatment and make other decisions about health care procedures for you.
| Also Known As | Health Care POA or MPOA |
| Signing Requirements | Principal Only (Notarization Is Advised) |
| Download | PDF Template | Medical Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Decisions |
General power of attorney is a document that lets you appoint a proxy who will be able to dispose of your estate and funds. For one, you can use this form to hand over this power to your spouse or child. Unlike the DPOA form mentioned above, the general POA is legitimate only when you are in sound mind.
| Also Known As | General (Financial) POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
Limited power of attorney is used when a principal wants to designate an agent only for a specific action (or actions). For example, with the limited POA, a signatory can allow an agent to complete sales transactions with a certain property piece mentioned in the document.
| Also Known As | Special POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
Child power of attorney in Colorado has the official name “the Delegation of Power by Parent or Guardian“. Parents or guardians who reside in the state can use this template if they need to appoint a temporary guardian for their children. The form is valid for 12 months by law; then, a new POA should be created.
| Also Known As | Minor POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template | Delegation of Power by Parent or Guardian |
Real estate power of attorney is a document sometimes used by real estate owners who need to delegate certain powers regarding the property to other people (an agent, a spouse, or anyone else). Among such powers are purchasing, selling, leasing, and other procedures.
| Also Known As | Limited Real Estate POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template |
State tax power of attorney (Form DR 0145 in Colorado) is a POA type that an individual can use if they want to appoint an agent or accountant only for tax issues. The agent chosen by the individual will be responsible for communication with the Colorado Department of Revenue.
| Also Known As | Tax POA |
| Signing Requirements | Principal and Agent |
| Download | DR 0145 |
Vehicle power of attorney (form DR 2175) is suggested to vehicle owners by the Colorado Department of Revenue (Division of Motor Vehicles). You can create and sign it if you own a vehicle and want to select a representative who will be eligible to obtain a title, finish the registration process, and complete other procedures.
| Also Known As | DMV POA |
| Signing Requirements | Notary Public |
| Download | PDF Template | Form DR 2175 |
Revocation power of attorney is a document needed if a principal wishes to cancel their POA forms signed before. With a revocation form, a principal may eliminate any POA. However, it is necessary to deliver the revocation form to all agents, so they know about the POA cancellation.
| Also Known As | POA Termination Form |
| Signing Requirements | Notarization is Advised |
| Download | PDF Template |
The right Colorado power of attorney depends on what you need handled on your behalf. Some forms cover money and property, one covers health care decisions, and others are built for a single task such as registering a car or handling state taxes. Match the specific job to the right form first, then download it or create it online.
Signing steps differ from one document to the next. The steps below follow the Colorado Revised Statutes for a durable, limited, or general power of attorney that deals with financial matters. For any other form on this page, including a vehicle power of attorney, follow the signing line on its template card above.
The principal is the person who creates the power of attorney and grants the authority. The agent is the person the principal names to act for them. Choose an agent you trust, because the agent acts for you within the powers the document gives.
A Colorado power of attorney lets you name someone to act for you when you cannot be there or are unable to act yourself. What your agent may do depends on the powers the document lists, so read the form before you sign it.
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Keep the signed original in a safe place and give your agent a copy. Tell the people and organizations that will deal with your agent, such as your bank, that the document exists.
Common mistakes are choosing the wrong type of document, leaving blank spaces, and misspelling a name. Read the finished document once more before you sign it. Then store the signed original where you can find it.
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