What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Delaware?

Delaware does not require notarization for a will to be valid12 Del. C. § 202Verified Sep 15, 2026View source. The notary's usual role in Delaware is the optional self-proving affidavit: a notarized statement signed with the will that lets it enter probate without locating the witnesses.

Delaware has authorized remote online notarization for many documents29 Del. C. § 4320Verified Sep 4, 2026View source, but wills are excluded29 Del. C. § 4320Verified Sep 4, 2026View source; the notarization happens in person.

To execute a will in Delaware: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Wet signature and in-person signing required

Yes. Delaware has not adopted the Uniform Probate Code, but its probate code accepts a will that was valid under the law of the place it was signed. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit: a foreign will without one forces the witnesses to be located and either appear or sign declarations, and re-executing on a Delaware form, or adding a Delaware affidavit, removes that step. The Delaware document portability tool carries the recognition rule by document type.