Instructions/Definitions
General Instructions: Complete all information. Type or legibly print. A separate questionnaire, Part B, must
be completed and attached for each sole proprietor/partner rejecting coverage. Incomplete forms may not be
processed and may be returned. Submit the forms to the insurance carrier or the Division of Workers’
Compensation per the below submission instructions.
The effective date of election is the day of receipt of said notice by Division. If a sole proprietor or partner
changes his/her election, a revised questionnaire must be filed.
Part A
1.
Type of Entity: Check the appropriate box to indicate if the company is a sole proprietorship, general
partnership (GP), limited partnership (LP), limited liability partnership (LLP), or a limited liability limited
partnership (LLLP). Sole proprietors wishing to reject coverage must have a trade name registered with the
Secretary of State pursuant to § 7-71-103, C.R.S. Partners wishing to reject coverage must be a partner in a
partnership that has filed with the Secretary of State a.) a certificate of limited partnership pursuant to §
7-62-201, C.R.S., b.) a partnership registration statement pursuant to § 7-60-144 or 7-64-1002, C.R.S., or c.)
a statement of trade name pursuant to § 7-71-103, C.R.S.
2.
True Name of Business: List the legal name of the business as filed with the Secretary of State.
3.
Registered Trade Name (if applicable): List the trade name of the business as filed with the Colorado
Secretary of State. Sole proprietorships and general partnerships MUST have a trade name registered with the
Colorado Secretary of State in order to be eligible to reject coverage.
4.
Mailing Address: List the complete business mailing address of the business including Street or P.O. Box,
Suite Number, City, State, and Zip Code.
5.
Email Address: List the business email address.
6.
Federal Employer Identification Number: List the 9-digit Federal Employer Identification Number
assigned to the business by the Internal Revenue Service.
7.
Business Phone: List the telephone number of the person signing Part A of the form.
8.
Date of Registration of Trade Name or Partnership: List the date the trade name or partnership was
registered with the Secretary of State. Must be registered in Colorado with an Effective status.
9.
Nature of work performed on construction sites: Briefly describe the type or nature of construction
work performed on construction sites.
10.
Sole Proprietor or Partner(s) rejecting coverage: List the full name and title for the sole proprietor or
partner in a partnership electing to reject workers’ compensation coverage. Please include first, middle, last, and
suffix if applicable. Attach separate sheet if more space is needed.
11.
Number of employees of the business other than the Sole Proprietor or Partners listed above: List
the number of employees other than the sole proprietor or partners listed under #10. Any person who is an
employee of the business who is not a sole proprietor or a partner in a partnership electing to reject coverage
must be insured for workers’ compensation.
12.
Submitted by: Type or legibly write the name and title of the individual submitting the form on behalf of
the business, and the date the form was completed.
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