What Do I Need to Sign My Healthcare Proxy in Colorado?

Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for healthcare proxies in Colorado.

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorado requires 2 witnesses for a healthcare proxy.C.R.S. § 15-18-106Verified Jul 15, 2026 Witnesses cannot be: Anyone who would inherit from you, Healthcare facility employees, Your treating physician, Anyone with a claim against your estate. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.

In Colorado, notarization can serve as an alternative to witnesses for a healthcare proxy.C.R.S. § 15-18-106Verified Jul 15, 2026 Either witnesses or notarization satisfies the execution requirements.

Colorado allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for healthcare proxies.C.R.S. § 15-18-106Verified Jul 15, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.

To execute a healthcare proxy in Colorado: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Whether the 2 required witnesses may attend by video is unresolved

Yes. Colorado has an explicit reciprocity statuteC.R.S. § 15-14-509Verified Jul 15, 2026: a healthcare directive executed in another state is honored in Colorado if it was valid where signed or valid under the principal's domicile law. C.R.S. § 15-14-509: medical durable POA executed under Part 5 presumed intended for out-of-state recognition; out-of-state instruments presumed compliant and may be relied upon in good faith. The document portability tool covers reciprocity rules in detail.

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