What Is a Colorado Minor (Child) Power of Attorney?
A Colorado minor (child) power of attorney allows you, as a parent or legal guardian, to delegate parental authority to an attorney-in-fact. You can outline the scope of authority, ensuring your agent only has powers you grant them. Depending on your needs, you can let them decide on your child’s medical, dental, educational, recreational, and day-to-day care.
For the most part, you have the flexibility to decide which parental powers to grant and restrict. However, state law (CO Rev Stat § 15-14-105) does not let you grant the power to consent to marriage or adoption.
A Colorado minor power of attorney is a simple way to award parental authority. It doesn’t involve the court, and you can pick an agent you trust and set the terms and scope you prefer. Under this document, your agent assumes responsibility for your child’s care while you’re away. It can be useful when you’re unavailable due to military service, travel, or illness.
How Long Does a Colorado Power of Attorney for a Minor Child Last?
A Colorado power of attorney for a minor child can last for up to 12 months (CO Rev Stat § 15-14-105). This is the maximum duration for the delegation of power by a parent or a guardian, but you can set an earlier end date. For example, you may set it to expire after a specific number of months or upon a specific event, such as your return from a trip.
Need to Revoke Your Colorado Minor Power of Attorney?
Revoke a Colorado minor power of attorney at any time with a power of attorney revocation form.
Signing Requirements for a Power of Attorney for a Child in Colorado
A power of attorney for a child in Colorado follows the signing requirements under the Colorado Uniform Power of Attorney Act. As the principal, you must sign it before a notary public (CO Rev Stat § 15-14-705). Use Legal Templates’s Colorado notary acknowledgment form to provide to the notary once you appear before them.
Sample Colorado Minor Power of Attorney
View an example of a power of attorney for a minor child in Colorado. It contains all the key terms so you can see how to create your own.
Once you’re ready, use Legal Templates’s guided form to write yours. Final copies will be available to download in PDF or Word format, which you can distribute to your child’s doctors, school, and other relevant parties.
