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Nevada advance directive form

The state's own form, from Nevada Legislature (Nevada Revised Statutes). Rivvi links it; we do not host or change it. Not legal advice.

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Nevada's advance directive form is the Advance Health-Care Directive (NRS 162A.855 Form), from Nevada Legislature (Nevada Revised Statutes). 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 (NRS 162A.855 Form)
Publisher: Nevada Legislature (Nevada Revised Statutes)
Law: NRS 162A.855
Form link: www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-162A.html
Names a health care agent: Yes, in the same form
Signing (per the source): Form: two witnesses needed if using the form to name an agent; witnesses must be adults and not the agent (extra rule for nursing-home residents)
Link checked: October 23, 2026

Questions

Where do I get Nevada's advance directive form?

Nevada Legislature (Nevada Revised Statutes) publishes it: Advance Health-Care Directive (NRS 162A.855 Form). The link on this page goes to the state's copy (checked October 23, 2026).

Does Nevada 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 Nevada advance directive need witnesses or a notary?

Per the state source: Form: two witnesses needed if using the form to name an agent; witnesses must be adults and not the agent (extra rule for nursing-home residents). Read the form's own signing instructions before you sign.