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Illinois advance directive form

The state's own form, from Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes). Rivvi links it; we do not host or change it. Not legal advice.

Quick answer

Illinois's advance directive form is the Declaration (Illinois Living Will Act, 755 ILCS 35/3), from Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes). Illinois publishes a separate health care agent form: Statutory short form power of attorney for health care (755 ILCS 45/4-10). Open the state form

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The state form

Form: Declaration (Illinois Living Will Act, 755 ILCS 35/3)
Publisher: Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes)
Law: 755 ILCS 35/3
Form link: www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/075500350K
Health care agent form: Statutory short form power of attorney for health care (755 ILCS 45/4-10)
Signing (per the source): Declaration must be witnessed by 2 individuals 18 years of age or older (755 ILCS 35/3)
Link checked: October 23, 2026

Questions

Where do I get Illinois's advance directive form?

Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes) publishes it: Declaration (Illinois Living Will Act, 755 ILCS 35/3). The link on this page goes to the state's copy (checked October 23, 2026).

Does Illinois have a medical power of attorney form?

Illinois publishes a separate health care agent form: Statutory short form power of attorney for health care (755 ILCS 45/4-10).

Does a Illinois advance directive need witnesses or a notary?

Per the state source: Declaration must be witnessed by 2 individuals 18 years of age or older (755 ILCS 35/3). Read the form's own signing instructions before you sign.