Healthcare directive requirements

Arizona

What you need to create a valid advance healthcare directive in Arizona.

Notarization

Alternative

Witnesses or notary accepted

Witnesses required

1

Arizona requires 1 witness

Online notary

Authorized

Since 2020

Execution requirements

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Notarization — Alternative accepted

A notary public may be used in lieu of a witness

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Witnesses — 1 required

Arizona requires 1 witness for a valid healthcare directive. Witnesses cannot be your healthcare agent.

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Written and signed

The directive must be in writing and signed by you while of sound mind and at least 18 years old.

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Distribute copies

Provide signed copies to your healthcare agent, primary care physician, and any hospital or care facility. Keep the original somewhere accessible.

Arizona-specific notes

•One witness or notary required — Ariz. Rev. Stat. §36-3221
•Witness cannot be the agent or a provider involved in the principal's care
Remote online notarization: Arizona authorized RON in 2020. You may be able to have your directive notarized via video conference through an approved RON provider.

What a healthcare directive covers

A healthcare directive (advance directive) lets you document your medical wishes and name someone to make decisions if you cannot speak for yourself. It typically covers:

  • •Who makes medical decisions on your behalf (healthcare proxy / agent)
  • •Life-sustaining treatment preferences
  • •Artificial nutrition and hydration
  • •Palliative care and comfort measures
  • •Organ and tissue donation
  • •Resuscitation (CPR) preferences

This information is general in nature and not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed estate planning attorney in Arizona for guidance specific to your situation.

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