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Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for healthcare proxies in South Carolina.
South Carolina requires 2 witnesses for a healthcare proxy.S.C. Code Ann. § 62-5-503Verified Apr 23, 2026 Witnesses cannot be: The person named as your healthcare agent, Blood relatives, Relatives by marriage, Relatives by adoption, Anyone who would inherit from you, Your treating physician, Anyone with a claim against your estate, Anyone financially responsible for your care, The person who signed for you. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.
Notarization is not required for a healthcare proxy to be valid in South Carolina.S.C. Code Ann. § 62-5-503Verified Apr 23, 2026
South Carolina has not authorized Remote Online Notarization. In-person notarization is required for all documents, including healthcare proxys.
To execute a healthcare proxy in South Carolina: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Give copies to your healthcare agent and doctors. E-signature status unclear; in-person notary required
South Carolina generally recognizes healthcare proxys validly executed under the law of another state. Check the document portability tool for details on how South Carolina treats out-of-state documents.
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