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Illinois Medical Power of Attorney PDF

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Illinois at a glance: Witnesses Required: 1 witness · Notary Required: No · Governing Law: 755 Ill. Comp. Stat. 45/4-10

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Overview

Medical Powers of Attorney in Illinois

Illinois requires medical proxies to be signed in the presence of one witness. Notarization cannot substitute.
Key Facts

Illinois Medical Power of Attorney — Quick Reference

RequirementIllinois Rule
Witnesses Required1 witness
Notary RequiredNo
Governing Law755 Ill. Comp. Stat. 45/4-10
Legal Requirements

Illinois Legal Requirements

  • Must be signed by the principal and one witness.
Governing Laws

Illinois Governing Laws

755 ILCS 45/4-10
Statutory Short Form POA
Provides the statutory form for medical POA.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Illinois legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Illinois Medical Power of Attorney — Frequently Asked Questions

Does Illinois allow notarization in place of witnesses?

No. You must have at least one witness signature for an Illinois medical POA.