What Do I Need to Sign My Healthcare Proxy in Connecticut?
Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for healthcare proxies in Connecticut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecticut requires 2 witnesses for a healthcare proxy.CGS § 19a-576Verified May 30, 2026 Witnesses cannot be: The person named as your healthcare agent. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.
Notarization is not required for a healthcare proxy to be valid in Connecticut.CGS § 19a-576Verified May 30, 2026
Connecticut has authorized Remote Online Notarization for many documents, but healthcare proxys are specifically excluded.CGS § 19a-576Verified May 30, 2026 In-person notarization is required.
To execute a healthcare proxy in Connecticut: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Give copies to your healthcare agent and doctors. E-signature status unclear; in-person notary required
Yes. Connecticut has an explicit reciprocity statuteCGS § 19a-580gVerified May 30, 2026: a healthcare directive executed in another state is honored in Connecticut if it was valid where signed or valid under the principal's domicile law. CGS § 19a-580g: advance directives executed in another state are valid if compliant with laws of that state or Connecticut law, and not contrary to CT public policy. Also applies to foreign country directives. Provider reliance may be based on: (1) court order or decision, (2) notarized statement from patient/person offering proxy attesting validity and non-contravention of CT public policy, or (3) provider's own good-faith legal analysis. The document portability tool covers reciprocity rules in detail.
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