Living Will Requirements in Nevada
A Nevada declaration governing life-sustaining treatment must be signed by the declarant (or another at the declarant's direction) and attested by two witnesses.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Nevada at a glance
- Name of the document
- Declaration
- Witnesses
- 2 witnesses
- Notarization
- Optional
The rules in Nevada
What is a living will called in Nevada?
In Nevada, the document is called the Declaration.
Does a living will need witnesses in Nevada?
Nevada requires two witnesses.
Does a living will need to be notarized in Nevada?
No. Notarization is optional in Nevada.
Where do the Nevada rules for living wills come from?
They come from NRS 449A.433. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Nevada compares
Nevada is one of 25 jurisdictions that make notarization optional.
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.