State-Specific Legal Forms

Colorado quitclaim deeds must be notarized and recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder; documentary fee applies over $500.

Colorado adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act in 2010; POAs are durable by default and must be notarized.

Colorado follows the Uniform Probate Code; recognizes formal, holographic, and self-proved wills.

Colorado's Medical Treatment Decision Act provides for living wills; CPR Directives are separate.

Colorado's LLC Act allows operating agreements to be oral, written, or implied but written form strongly recommended.

Colorado caps security deposits at 2 months' rent and requires lease provisions to comply with Colorado tenant protections (HB 21-1121, HB 23-1095).

Colorado requires a 10-day notice for nonpayment (HB 21-1121); 10-day notice for substantial lease violations.

Colorado small claims division of County Court handles disputes up to $7,500; attorneys generally not allowed.

Colorado requires 91-day residency and is a no-fault state; the 91-day waiting period after service applies before decree.

Colorado name changes for adults are filed in District Court; adults may not need publication after 2024 reforms protecting privacy.

Colorado General Warranty Deeds carry full covenants of title and must be recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder.

Colorado vehicle sales require Form DR 2173 Bill of Sale for title transfer at the DMV.

Colorado adopted the Uniform Premarital and Marital Agreements Act requiring access to independent counsel and disclosure.

Colorado HB 19-1106 caps rental application fees to actual costs of screening and prohibits source-of-income discrimination.

Colorado Consumer Protection Act claims should be preceded by a written demand letter with 60-day cure period for some claims.

Colorado Rule 4 requires Return of Service filed with the court within 14 days of service.

Colorado caps consumer interest at 45% (Proposition 111 capped payday loans at 36%); commercial loans largely unrestricted.

Colorado enforces NDAs under contract law and the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, but limits NDAs covering harassment claims.

Colorado HB 22-1317 sharply restricts non-competes; only enforceable for highly compensated workers ($112,500+ in 2024) and limited purposes.

Colorado requires 10% or more change in support amount under guidelines to qualify for modification.