Power of Attorney

Types of Power of Attorney

Any alterations or erasures will void these documents.

A Power of Attorney defines exactly what the attorney in fact may do.
Power of Attorney to Power of Attorney is only acceptable if the POA designates that the agent can grant POA to another agent.
Must include vehicle description; VIN, Year and Make.
When grantor or agent is deceased, the power of attorney is no longer valid C.R.S 15-14-501 & 502.

Under the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, §15-14-702-745, C.R.S., a principle may identify successor agents in a power of attorney. So, in

the event, the original agent dies, becomes incapacitated, etc., the successor agent takes over. However, an agent holding power of attorney

may not transfer it to another person. In order for that to happen, the original power of attorney must be revoked and a new power of attorney

created. So, the county should not accept a “transferred” power of attorney without looking at the original one to see if any successor agents

are identified. The State of Colorado provides two specific/limited power of attorney forms for use in motor vehicle transactions.

This form is used when the attorney in fact will be signing for EITHER the buyer OR seller. This form does not include the odometer disclosure.

When using this form, the odometer disclosure is completed on the title document to comply with Federal Odometer Regulations. The Non-

Secure Power of Attorney can also be used by an individual when the appointed person is acting as the buyer and the seller and the odometer

does not fall within Federal Odometer Regulations.

This form is required when the attorney in fact will be signing the title document for BOTH the buyer and seller and disclosing the odometer.

This form includes the odometer disclosure and is printed on secure paper to comply with Federal Odometer Regulations.

The DR 2174 can only be used in connection with transfer of ownership and odometer disclosure.
- When the title is physically held by a lienholder at the time of sale. The date the Power of Attorney is signed must be prior to the lien release date.
- When a duplicate title is required. The date the Power of Attorney is signed must be prior to duplicate issue date.
- The exercise date must be after the lien release date or duplicate issue date.
Individuals and other entities may use the DR 2174 Secure Power of Attorney. This form is acceptable in transactions where a DR 2175 (Non-Secure Power of Attorney) would be sufficient.
Out-of-state titles submitted with a secure Power of Attorney may not show a lien when it is an electronic printed title (E-title).

Possible indicators to verify an out of state electronic title:

• Secure POA dated prior to issuance of the title.

• Out-of-state title identified as an electronic print title (ELT).

• “Mail to” on the out-of-state title reflects Colorado dealer’s address.

• Verification from the title state of electronic print title with lien released.

This type of power of attorney has no limitations. It states the attorney in fact may do all and every act.

General Power of Attorney to Specific Power of Attorney, agent on General Power of Attorney may grant authority to another to act as agent

by giving a Specific Power of Attorney.

This type of power of attorney may be in general or specific form. The body portion will indicate if it is general or specific and may also show

an expiration date. Copies of a General Military Power of Attorney are acceptable.

Note: The seal on the General Power of Attorney should be darkened (clarity for copying).

Secure and Verifiable Identification requirements are the same for all power of attorney forms; Secure, Non-Secure, Military or General.
The Secure and Verifiable Identification of the grantor (the person granting the Power of Attorney) is required to be recorded either on the
Power of Attorney or the DR 2842 Supplemental Identification Form and the agent (the person granted power of attorney) will be required to present Secure and Verifiable Identification when the agent has been appointed the power to:
- Apply for and take receipt of an original certificate of title on behalf of the Grantor.
- Apply for and take receipt of a new registration on behalf of the Grantor.
- Apply for and take receipt of a new temporary registration on behalf of the Grantor.
- Apply for and take receipt of a duplicate title with an issue date on or after July 1, 2006 on behalf of the Grantor.
The Secure and Verifiable Identification is not required for the grantor or for their agent when the agent has been appointed the power to:
- Record or release a lien.
- To transfer ownership and acknowledge odometer reading.

Identification Requirements on the DR 2842 Supplemental Identification Form:

This form is required to be submitted with any Military or General Power of Attorney (all versions) when the agent is acting as a buyer.

Note: It is expected that the agent will complete the transaction the same as the grantor would if present. The agent must include their own

hand printed name for odometer disclosure.

Alterations or erasures on powers of attorney are not acceptable:

Specific Power of Attorney to Specific Power of Attorney is not acceptable. The agent may not grant power to another.
General Power of Attorney to Specific Power of Attorney, agent on general power of attorney may grant authority to another to act as agent by giving a specific power of attorney.
When grantor or agent is deceased the power of attorney is no longer valid C.R.S 15-14-501 & 502.