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

Notarization is not required for a healthcare proxy to be valid in Virginia.Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-2983Verified Jul 15, 2026

Virginia allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for healthcare proxies.Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-2983Verified 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 Virginia: 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. Virginia has an explicit reciprocity statuteVa. Code Ann. § 54.1-2993Verified Jul 15, 2026: a healthcare directive executed in another state is honored in Virginia if it was valid where signed. Virginia has not adopted UHCDA. Per Va. Code § 54.1-2993, an advance directive executed in another state is valid if it complies with Virginia law or the law of the state where executed. Such directives are construed under Virginia law. The document portability tool covers reciprocity rules in detail.