Updated February 26, 2024
A California advance health care directive allows an individual to choose an agent to make medical decisions on their behalf and select end-of-life treatment options. An advance directive combines a medical power of attorney and a living will. It is recommended to be completed by elderly individuals and those undergoing high-risk medical procedures.
Signing Requirements
A principal is required to execute an advance directive in the presence of two (2) witnesses or a notary public.[1]
A digital signature is also accepted if it meets the standards of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.[2]
Versions (5) |
1. AARP
Download: PDF |
2. California Attorney General
Download: PDF
|
3. California Hospital Association
Download: English, Spanish (español) |
4. UCLA Health
Download: PDF |
5. UCSF Medical Center
Download: PDF |
Registration
Secretary of State
Special Filings Unit
P.O. Box 942870
Sacramento, CA
94277-2870