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California advance directive form

The state's own form, from California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General. Rivvi links it; we do not host or change it. Not legal advice.

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California's advance directive form is the Advance Health Care Directive (California Probate Code Section 4701), from California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General. The same form includes the part that names a health care agent (medical power of attorney). Open the state form

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The state form

Form: Advance Health Care Directive (California Probate Code Section 4701)
Publisher: California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
Law: California Probate Code Section 4701
Form link: oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/ProbateCodeAdvanceHealthCareDi
Names a health care agent: Yes, in the same form
Signing (per the source): Two qualified witnesses or acknowledgment before a notary public
Link checked: October 23, 2026

Questions

Where do I get California's advance directive form?

California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General publishes it: Advance Health Care Directive (California Probate Code Section 4701). The link on this page goes to the state's copy (checked October 23, 2026).

Does California have a medical power of attorney form?

The same form includes the part that names a health care agent (medical power of attorney).

Does a California advance directive need witnesses or a notary?

Per the state source: Two qualified witnesses or acknowledgment before a notary public. Read the form's own signing instructions before you sign.