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

Notarization is not required for a healthcare proxy to be valid in Connecticut.CGS § 19a-576Verified Jul 15, 2026

Connecticut has authorized Remote Online Notarization for many documents, but healthcare proxies are specifically excluded.CGS § 19a-576Verified Jul 15, 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. Whether this document may be signed electronically is unresolved

Yes. Connecticut has an explicit reciprocity statuteCGS § 19a-580gVerified Jul 15, 2026: a healthcare directive executed in another state is honored in Connecticut if it was valid where signed. 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.