What Do I Need to Sign My Healthcare Proxy in West Virginia?
Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for healthcare proxies in West Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
West Virginia requires 2 witnesses for a healthcare proxy.W. Va. Code § 16-30-4Verified Jun 10, 2026 Witnesses cannot be: The person named as your healthcare agent, Your alternate healthcare agent, Blood relatives, Relatives by marriage, Anyone who would inherit from you, Your treating physician, Anyone financially responsible for your care, The person who signed for you. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.
Yes, notarization is required for a healthcare proxy to be valid in West Virginia.W. Va. Code § 16-30-4Verified Jun 10, 2026
West Virginia allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for healthcare proxys.W. Va. Code § 16-30-4Verified Jun 10, 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 West Virginia: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Schedule a notary appointment (in-person or online via RON). Remote notary available; e-signature status unclear
Yes. West Virginia has an explicit reciprocity statuteW. Va. Code § 16-30-21Verified Jun 10, 2026: a healthcare directive executed in another state is honored in West Virginia if it was valid where signed. Per W. Va. Code § 16-30-21, an advance directive executed in another state is valid in WV if it was executed in compliance with the laws of this state or with the laws of the state where executed. WV did not adopt UHCDA. The document portability tool covers reciprocity rules in detail.
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