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Living Will Requirements in Utah

A Utah advance health care directive must be signed and witnessed by one disinterested adult; notarization is not required.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Utah at a glance

Name of the document
Advance Health Care Directive
Witnesses
1 witness
Notarization
Optional

Sources

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The rules in Utah

What is a living will called in Utah?

In Utah, the document is called the Advance Health Care Directive.

Does a living will need witnesses in Utah?

Utah requires one witness.

Does a living will need to be notarized in Utah?

No. Notarization is optional in Utah.

Where do the Utah rules for living wills come from?

They come from Utah Code 75A-3-301 and Utah Code 75A-3-303 optional form. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.

How Utah compares

Utah 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.