Living Will · Georgia
Georgia Living Will Form (2026)
Since 2007 Georgia’s living will is part of the Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care (O.C.G.A. Title 31, Chapter 32), which also names a health care agent and a guardian. It needs two witnesses 18 or older and does not need a notary.
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Georgia living will: key facts
- Document
- Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care (O.C.G.A. Title 31, Ch. 32)
- Law / official form
- O.C.G.A. Title 31, Chapter 32 statutory form (execution: §31-32-5). Other forms must be substantially similar.
- Witnesses
- Two witnesses 18+ of sound mind; not your agent, not anyone who would inherit or benefit from your death, not anyone directly involved in your care; only one may work at your care facility.
- Notary
- Not required.
- Health care agent in the same document?
- Yes — agent, treatment preferences and guardian in one document.
- Official Spanish version?
- No official Spanish form found; reference translation included.
Official sources: Georgia DHS Division of Aging Services — Advance Directive form · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about you, your agent and your treatment wishes. The document follows the Georgia form.
- See a free preview of your document.
- Unlock it with a one-time payment and download it in PDF and Word, with signing instructions for Georgia.
- Sign it with the required witnesses (and notary, where required), then give copies to your doctor and your agent.
We recommend having your document reviewed by a licensed attorney in Georgia. DoneDoc provides self-help forms and is not a law firm.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Georgia living will need to be notarized?
- Not required.
- Who can witness a living will in Georgia?
- Two witnesses 18+ of sound mind; not your agent, not anyone who would inherit or benefit from your death, not anyone directly involved in your care; only one may work at your care facility.
- What form does Georgia use?
- Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care (O.C.G.A. Title 31, Ch. 32). O.C.G.A. Title 31, Chapter 32 statutory form (execution: §31-32-5). Other forms must be substantially similar.
- Can I change or cancel my living will later?
- Yes. You can revoke or replace it at any time while you are able to. Tell your doctor and your agent, and destroy old copies.
- Who should get a copy?
- Your doctor, your health care agent or spokesperson, your usual hospital and close family. A copy has the same effect as the original.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document, and you also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish signing instructions. No official Spanish form found; reference translation included.