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South Carolina advance directive form
The state's own form, from South Carolina Legislature (South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 44 Chapter 77). Rivvi links it; we do not host or change it. Not legal advice.
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The state form
- Form
- Declaration of a Desire for a Natural Death (S.C. Code § 44-77-50 Form of declaration)
- Publisher
- South Carolina Legislature (South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 44 Chapter 77)
- Law
- S.C. Code § 44-77-50
- Health care agent form
- South Carolina Health Care Power of Attorney (SC Department on Aging)
- Signing (per the source)
- Declaration: signed in the presence of an officer authorized to administer oaths and two witnesses, one of whom may be that officer (S.C. Code § 44-77-40); HCPOA form: not valid unless two persons sign as witnesses (form also contains a notary acknowledgment block)
- Link checked
- October 23, 2026
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Where do I get South Carolina's advance directive form?
South Carolina Legislature (South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 44 Chapter 77) publishes it: Declaration of a Desire for a Natural Death (S.C. Code § 44-77-50 Form of declaration). The link on this page goes to the state's copy (checked October 23, 2026).
Does South Carolina have a medical power of attorney form?
South Carolina publishes a separate health care agent form: South Carolina Health Care Power of Attorney (SC Department on Aging).
Does a South Carolina advance directive need witnesses or a notary?
Per the state source: Declaration: signed in the presence of an officer authorized to administer oaths and two witnesses, one of whom may be that officer (S.C. Code § 44-77-40); HCPOA form: not valid unless two persons sign as witnesses (form also contains a notary acknowledgment block). Read the form's own signing instructions before you sign.