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

In Mississippi, notarization can serve as an alternative to witnesses for a healthcare proxy.Miss. Code Ann. § 41-41-205Verified Apr 18, 2026 Either witnesses or notarization satisfies the execution requirements.

Mississippi has not authorized Remote Online Notarization. In-person notarization is required for all documents, including healthcare proxys.

To execute a healthcare proxy in Mississippi: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). E-signature status unclear; in-person notary required

Yes. Mississippi has an explicit reciprocity statuteMiss. Code Ann. § 41-41-205(10)Verified Apr 18, 2026: a healthcare directive executed in another state is honored in Mississippi if it was valid where signed or valid under the principal's domicile law. Mississippi adopted UHCDA. Per Miss. Code Ann. § 41-41-205(10), an advance health-care directive is valid if it complies with Mississippi law, regardless of when or where executed or communicated. The document portability tool covers reciprocity rules in detail.