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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arkansas requires 2 witnesses for a healthcare proxy.Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-103Verified Apr 14, 2026 Witnesses cannot be: The person named as your healthcare agent. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.

In Arkansas, notarization can serve as an alternative to witnesses for a healthcare proxy.Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-103Verified Apr 14, 2026 Either witnesses or notarization satisfies the execution requirements.

Arkansas allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for healthcare proxys.Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-103Verified Apr 14, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider, without meeting in person. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.

To execute a healthcare proxy in Arkansas: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Remote notary available; e-signature status unclear

Arkansas generally recognizes healthcare proxys validly executed under the law of another state. Check the document portability tool for details on how Arkansas treats out-of-state documents.

Healthcare Proxy Signing in Arkansas

A healthcare proxy in Arkansas needs 2Act 1264 of 2013 § 2; Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-103Verified Apr 14, 2026 witnesses, with notarization NoAct 1264 of 2013 § 2; Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-103Verified Apr 14, 2026. A document that does not meet these execution requirements may be rejected.

Arkansas allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for healthcare proxys, meaning the notarization step can be completed via secure video call. This eliminates the need to find and visit a notary in person.

Create your Arkansas healthcare directive with the Arkansas healthcare proxy builder. The form includes all required signature blocks and witness fields.

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  • Act 1264 of 2013 § 2; Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-103

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