Otero County Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Form

Last validated July 29, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Otero County Power of Attorney Form

Otero County Power of Attorney Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/29/2026
Otero County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Otero County Power of Attorney Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Otero County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Otero County Completed Example of the Power of Attorney

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/21/2026
Otero County Agents Certification Form

Otero County Agents Certification Form

Agent certifies he/she is authorized to act. Often required by third parties.

Document Last Validated 7/24/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Otero County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Otero County Clerk and Recorder

Address:
13 W Third St
La Junta, Colorado 81050

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (719) 383-3020

Recording Tips for Otero County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Otero County

Properties in any of these areas use Otero County forms:

  • Cheraw
  • Fowler
  • La Junta
  • Manzanola
  • Rocky Ford
  • Swink

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Otero County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Otero County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Otero County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Otero County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Otero County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Otero County?

Recording fees in Otero County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (719) 383-3020 for current fees.

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This is a statutory power of attorney formatted to the Colorado Uniform Power of Attorney Act.

Appoint an agent, co-agent and or successor agents. "Agent" means a person granted authority to act for a principal under a power of attorney, whether denominated an agent, attorney-in-fact, or otherwise. The term includes an original agent, coagent, successor agent, and a person to which an agent's authority is delegated. (15-14-702(1))
(A principal may designate two or more persons to act as coagents. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, each coagent may exercise its authority independently.)
(15-14-711. (1))
[A principal may designate one or more successor agents to act if an agent resigns, dies, becomes incapacitated, is not qualified to serve, or declines to serve. A principal may grant authority to designate one or more successor agents to an agent or other person designated by name, office, or function. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, a successor agent.] [15-14-711. (2)]

15-14-704. Power of attorney is durable
(1) A power of attorney created on and after January 1, 2010, is durable unless it expressly provides that it is terminated by the incapacity of the principal.

Powers that can be granted by the principal to the agent
15-14-724. Authority that requires specific grant - grant of general authority
15-14-725. Incorporation of authority - incorporation by reference
15-14-726. Construction of authority generally
15-14-727. Real property
15-14-728. Tangible personal property
15-14-729. Stocks and bonds
15-14-730. Commodities and options
15-14-731. Banks and other financial institutions
15-14-732. Operation of entity or business
15-14-733. Insurance and annuities
15-14-734. Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests
15-14-735. Claims and litigation
15-14-736. Personal and family maintenance
15-14-737. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service
15-14-738. Retirement plans
15-14-739. Taxes
15-14-740. Gifts

Powers are granted by initialing a statute, in the case of " Banks and other financial institutions" when you initial the line ( ________ Banks and other financial institutions as defined in section 15-14-731), you are empowering your agent to perform any task necessary, as defined by Colorado Revised Statute 15-14-731 (2017) which reads:
(1) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to banks and other financial institutions authorizes the agent to:
(a) Continue, modify, and terminate an account or other banking arrangement made by or on behalf of the principal;
(b) Establish, modify, and terminate an account or other banking arrangement with a bank, trust company, savings and loan association, credit union, thrift company, brokerage firm, or other financial institution selected by the agent;
(c) Contract for services available from a financial institution, including renting a safe deposit box or space in a vault;
(d) Withdraw, by check, order, electronic funds transfer, or otherwise, money or property of the principal deposited with or left in the custody of a financial institution;
(e) Receive statements of account, vouchers, notices, and similar documents from a financial institution and act with respect to them;
(f) Enter a safe deposit box or vault and withdraw or add to the contents;
(g) Borrow money and pledge as security personal property of the principal necessary to borrow money or pay, renew, or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal or a debt guaranteed by the principal;
(h) Make, assign, draw, endorse, discount, guarantee, and negotiate promissory notes, checks, drafts, and other negotiable or nonnegotiable paper of the principal or payable to the principal or the principal's order; transfer money; receive the cash or other proceeds of those transactions; and accept a draft drawn by a person upon the principal and pay it when due;
(i) Receive for the principal and act upon a sight draft, warehouse receipt, or other document of title whether tangible or electronic or other negotiable or nonnegotiable instrument;
(j) Apply for, receive, and use letters of credit, credit and debit cards, electronic transaction authorizations, and traveler's checks from a financial institution and give an indemnity or other agreement in connection with letters of credit; and
(k) Consent to an extension of the time of payment with respect to commercial paper or a financial transaction with a financial institution

Power of Attorney documents are often recorded, this form is fully formatted for recording in Counties located within Colorado, it includes an addendum page for listing real property and an exhibit page for additional information, if needed.

(Colorado Statutory Durable POA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Otero County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Statutory Durable Power of Attorney meets all recording requirements specific to Otero County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Otero County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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