What Do I Need to Sign My Healthcare Proxy in Minnesota?
Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for healthcare proxies in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
Minnesota requires 2 witnesses for a healthcare proxy.Minn. Stat. § 145C.03Verified May 31, 2026 Witnesses cannot be: The person named as your healthcare agent, Your alternate healthcare agent. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.
In Minnesota, notarization can serve as an alternative to witnesses for a healthcare proxy.Minn. Stat. § 145C.03Verified May 31, 2026 Either witnesses or notarization satisfies the execution requirements.
Minnesota allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for healthcare proxys.Minn. Stat. § 145C.03Verified May 31, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider, without meeting in person. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.
To execute a healthcare proxy in Minnesota: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Remote notary available; e-signature status unclear
Yes. Minnesota has an explicit reciprocity statuteMinn. Stat. § 145C.04Verified May 31, 2026: a healthcare directive executed in another state is honored in Minnesota if it was valid where signed or valid under the principal's domicile law. Per Minn. Stat. § 145C.04: Minnesota recognizes healthcare directives executed in another state if valid where executed or if compliant with § 145C.03. The document portability tool covers reciprocity rules in detail.
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