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Washington Medical Power of Attorney

A medical power of attorney names an agent to make health care decisions for you in Washington when you cannot speak for yourself. In Washington, a medical power of attorney generally must be either acknowledged before a notary public or signed by two witnesses (Wash. Rev. Code 11.125.050).

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

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Washington signing requirements

Washington medical power of attorney signing requirements at a glance
NotarizationNotary or two witnesses (either satisfies the statute)
WitnessesTwo witnesses as the alternative to notarization
StatuteWash. Rev. Code 11.125.050

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 Washington 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 Washington

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 Washington 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.

Other power of attorney forms for Washington

Not sure this is the right variant? Each one solves a different problem: general authority, authority that survives incapacity, medical decisions, or a single defined task.

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