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South Carolina Medical Power of Attorney PDF

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South Carolina at a glance: Witnesses Required: 2 witnesses (mandatory) · Notary Required: Yes (mandatory) · Governing Law: S.C. Code § 62-5-504

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Overview

Medical Powers of Attorney in South Carolina

South Carolina requires medical proxies to be signed in the presence of two witnesses AND a notary. Both are mandatory.
Key Facts

South Carolina Medical Power of Attorney — Quick Reference

RequirementSouth Carolina Rule
Witnesses Required2 witnesses (mandatory)
Notary RequiredYes (mandatory)
Governing LawS.C. Code § 62-5-504
Legal Requirements

South Carolina Legal Requirements

  • Must be signed by the principal, two witnesses, and a notary public.
Governing Laws

South Carolina Governing Laws

S.C. Code § 62-5-504
Health Care Power of Attorney
Mandates both witnesses and notary.

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

Questions & Answers

South Carolina Medical Power of Attorney — Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need both a notary and witnesses in South Carolina?

Yes, both are strictly required by law.