What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Louisiana?

Yes, notarization is required for a will to be valid in Louisiana.La. C.C. Art. 1576Verified Jul 15, 2026

Louisiana has authorized Remote Online Notarization for many documents, but wills are specifically excluded.La. C.C. Art. 1576Verified Jul 15, 2026 In-person notarization is required.

To execute a will in Louisiana: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Schedule an in-person notary appointment. Wet signature and in-person signing required

Generally yes. Louisiana isn't a UPC state, but its probate code accepts a will that was valid under the law of the place it was signed. Where things get sticky is at probate intake: a foreign will without a self-proving affidavit forces the witnesses to be located and either appear or sign declarations, which delays the case. Re-executing on a Louisiana form, or adding a Louisiana self-proving affidavit, removes that step. The document portability tool walks through the recognition tests by state.