What Do I Need to Sign My Will in Utah?

Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for wills in Utah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Utah requires 2 witnesses for a will.Utah Code § 75-2-502Verified Jul 15, 2026 Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.

Notarization is not required for a will to be valid in Utah.Utah Code § 75-2-502Verified Jul 15, 2026 However, notarization Makes the will self-proving, avoiding witness testimony at probate.

Yes. A will can be executed entirely remotely in Utahthe signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (Utah Code §§ 75-2-1405(1)(c) (execution: at least two witnesses in the physical or electronic presence of the testator), 75-2-1402(2) (electronic presence definition), 75-2-1408(1)-(3)). 2 witnesses must join the same video session.Utah Code § 75-2-502Verified Jul 15, 2026

To execute a will in Utah: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Sign remotely: signer, notary, and 2 witnesses in one live video session

Yes. Utah has adopted the Uniform Probate Code, which validates a will under any of three tests: it complied with the law of the place of execution, the law of the testator's domicile when signed, or the law of the testator's domicile at death (UPC § 2-506). A will signed in another state is recognized in Utah if any of those tests passes. The practical wrinkle is the self-proving affidavit — if the foreign will doesn't have one, witnesses may need to testify during probate. See the Utah document portability tool for the full breakdown.

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