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District of Columbia Medical Power of Attorney

A medical power of attorney names an agent to make health care decisions for you in District of Columbia when you cannot speak for yourself. In District of Columbia, a medical power of attorney generally must be signed by two witnesses; notarization is not required (D.C. Code 21-2205).

This template walks you through naming your agent and an alternate, describing the authority you grant, and signing it the way District of Columbia expects. Download the finished document in Word and PDF.

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District of Columbia signing requirements

District of Columbia medical power of attorney signing requirements at a glance
NotarizationNot required by statute
WitnessesTwo witnesses
StatuteD.C. Code 21-2205

Verify before you rely on it

Power of attorney statutes change, and banks, hospitals, and county recorders can have their own acceptance practices. Confirm the current District of Columbia requirement in the statute cited above (or with your state's self-help resources) before signing your medical power of attorney.

How this template works in District of Columbia

Answer guided questions about the principal, the agent, and the powers you grant, and the document writes itself in front of you. Then sign it following the District of Columbia requirements above and download it in Word and PDF.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Medical Power of Attorney page.

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