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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Florida requires 2 witnesses for a healthcare proxy.Fla. Stat. § 765.202Verified Jul 15, 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 Florida.Fla. Stat. § 765.202Verified Jul 15, 2026

Yes. A healthcare proxy can be executed entirely remotely in Florida — the signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (Fla. Stat. § 765.202). 2 witnesses must join the same video session.Fla. Stat. § 765.202Verified Jul 15, 2026

To execute a healthcare proxy in Florida: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Give copies to your healthcare agent and doctors. Sign remotely: signer, notary, and 2 witnesses in one live video session

Yes. Florida has an explicit reciprocity statuteFla. Stat. § 765.112Verified Jul 15, 2026: a healthcare directive executed in another state is honored in Florida if it was valid where signed. Fla. Stat. § 765.112: An advance directive executed in another state in compliance with the law of that state or of Florida is validly executed for purposes of Ch. 765. The document portability tool covers reciprocity rules in detail.

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