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

In Indiana, notarization can serve as an alternative to witnesses for a healthcare proxy.IC § 16-36-7-28Verified Jul 15, 2026 Either witnesses or notarization satisfies the execution requirements.

Yes. A healthcare proxy can be executed entirely remotely in Indiana — the signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (IC 16-36-7-28(b)(1),(c)). No witnesses are needed in the session.IC § 16-36-7-28Verified Jul 15, 2026

To execute a healthcare proxy in Indiana: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Sign remotely in a live video session with an online notary

Yes. Indiana has an explicit reciprocity statuteIC § 16-36-7-28(j)Verified Jul 15, 2026: a healthcare directive executed in another state is honored in Indiana if it was valid where signed or valid under the principal's domicile law. Indiana did NOT adopt UHCDA; enacted own advance directive law via SEA 204 (P.L.50-2021, eff. 7/1/2021). Per IC § 16-36-7-28(j), an advance directive executed in another state in compliance with that state's law or Indiana law is valid. The document portability tool covers reciprocity rules in detail.