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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Louisiana requires 2 witnesses for a healthcare proxy.La. R.S. 40:1151.1, 1151.2, 1151.3 et seq.; La. C.C. Art. 2993, 2997; La. R.S. 40:1159.4Verified Jul 15, 2026 Witnesses cannot be: Blood relatives, Relatives by marriage, Anyone who would inherit from you. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.

Notarization is not required for a healthcare proxy to be valid in Louisiana.La. R.S. 40:1151.1, 1151.2, 1151.3 et seq.; La. C.C. Art. 2993, 2997; La. R.S. 40:1159.4Verified Jul 15, 2026

Louisiana allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for healthcare proxies.La. R.S. 40:1151.1, 1151.2, 1151.3 et seq.; La. C.C. Art. 2993, 2997; La. R.S. 40:1159.4Verified Jul 15, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.

To execute a healthcare proxy in Louisiana: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Give copies to your healthcare agent and doctors. 2 witnesses must be physically present, so the signing cannot be completed remotely

Yes. Louisiana has an explicit reciprocity statuteLa. RS 40:1151.9(D)Verified Jul 15, 2026: a healthcare directive executed in another state is honored in Louisiana if it was valid where signed. Per RS 40:1151.9(D): "A declaration properly executed in and under the laws of another state is deemed to be validly executed for purposes of this Subpart." The document portability tool covers reciprocity rules in detail.

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