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New Hampshire advance directive form

The state's own form, from New Hampshire General Court (RSA). Rivvi links it; we do not host or change it. Not legal advice.

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New Hampshire's advance directive form is the New Hampshire Advance Directive Form (RSA 137-J:20, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will), from New Hampshire General Court (RSA). 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: New Hampshire Advance Directive Form (RSA 137-J:20, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will)
Publisher: New Hampshire General Court (RSA)
Law: RSA 137-J:20
Form link: gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/X/137-J/137-J-20.htm
Names a health care agent: Yes, in the same form
Signing (per the source): Must be signed by two witnesses or a notary public or a justice of the peace (per form)
Link checked: October 23, 2026

Questions

Where do I get New Hampshire's advance directive form?

New Hampshire General Court (RSA) publishes it: New Hampshire Advance Directive Form (RSA 137-J:20, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will). The link on this page goes to the state's copy (checked October 23, 2026).

Does New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire advance directive need witnesses or a notary?

Per the state source: Must be signed by two witnesses or a notary public or a justice of the peace (per form). Read the form's own signing instructions before you sign.