Living Will · New York
New York Living Will Form (2026)
New York has no living will statute; a written living will is used as clear evidence of your wishes, and your agent is appointed with the Health Care Proxy (Public Health Law §2981, DOH form 1430). Both are signed in front of two adult witnesses, and no notary is required.
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New York living will: key facts
- Document
- Living will + Health Care Proxy (DOH-1430)
- Law / official form
- No living will law; the statutory document is the Health Care Proxy (Public Health Law §2981, DOH-1430).
- Witnesses
- Two adults 18+; your agent and alternate cannot be witnesses.
- Notary
- Not required.
- Health care agent in the same document?
- Sign the DOH-1430 Health Care Proxy too — we recommend both documents.
- Official Spanish version?
- Yes for the Health Care Proxy (DOH-1431); no official Spanish living will.
Official sources: NY DOH Health Care Proxy (1430) · NY DOH — Spanish proxy (1431) · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about you, your agent and your treatment wishes. The document follows the New York 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 New York.
- 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 New York. DoneDoc provides self-help forms and is not a law firm.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a New York living will need to be notarized?
- Not required.
- Who can witness a living will in New York?
- Two adults 18+; your agent and alternate cannot be witnesses.
- What form does New York use?
- Living will + Health Care Proxy (DOH-1430). No living will law; the statutory document is the Health Care Proxy (Public Health Law §2981, DOH-1430).
- 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. Yes for the Health Care Proxy (DOH-1431); no official Spanish living will.