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Living Will Requirements in Arizona

An Arizona living will must be signed and either witnessed by at least one adult or notarized, using the same rules as a health care power of attorney.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Arizona at a glance

Name of the document
Living Will (Health Care Directive)
Witnesses
1 witness
Or a notary instead of witnesses
Notarization
Instead of witnesses

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The rules in Arizona

What is a living will called in Arizona?

In Arizona, the document is called the Living Will (Health Care Directive).

Does a living will need witnesses in Arizona?

Arizona requires one witness, or a notary instead.

Does a living will need to be notarized in Arizona?

Only if you do not use witnesses. Arizona accepts a notary as an alternative to witnesses.

Where do the Arizona rules for living wills come from?

They come from A.R.S. 36-3261 and A.R.S. 36-3221. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.

How Arizona compares

Arizona is one of 22 jurisdictions that accept a notary instead of witnesses.

What this means in practice

Give copies to your doctor, your health care agent and close family, and keep the original where it can be found quickly. A living will that nobody can find cannot help.

Many states have rules about who may serve as a witness, for example excluding relatives or your health care providers. Check the statute before you sign.

Review the document after a major diagnosis, a move to another state or a change in your wishes.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.