Florida Medical Power of Attorney (2026)
In Florida, a health care power of attorney is a Designation of Health Care Surrogate. Florida Statutes §765.203 provides a suggested form; it must be signed in front of two adult witnesses, and no notary is required.
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Florida medical power of attorney: key facts
- Official form
- Suggested form in Fla. Stat. §765.203 (optional).
- Witnesses
- Two adult witnesses who sign. At least one must not be your spouse or blood relative (§765.202).
- Notary
- Not required.
- Who cannot witness
- The person you designate as surrogate.
- When it takes effect
- When your primary physician determines you cannot make your own decisions, unless you initial the boxes for immediate effect.
- After signing
- Give a copy to your surrogate.
Official source: Florida Statutes §765.203 (Florida Senate) · Florida Statutes §765.202 · Last reviewed: October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I initial or check the boxes?
- Initial by hand next to each authority you grant. The printed document leaves those spaces blank for you.
- What do I receive?
- A ready-to-sign PDF and Word document (Designation of Health Care Surrogate (Fla. Stat. §765.203)) filled with your answers, plus signing instructions for Florida.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document and also receive a Spanish reference translation or summary and Spanish instructions.
- Is DoneDoc a law firm?
- No. DoneDoc provides self-help forms and does not give legal advice. We recommend having your document reviewed by a licensed attorney in your state before signing.
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