New York Medical Power of Attorney (2026)
A New York Health Care Proxy (Public Health Law §2981) appoints a health care agent. You sign and date it in front of two adult witnesses, who also sign; no notary is needed, and your agent cannot be a witness.
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New York medical power of attorney: key facts
- Official form
- Form in Public Health Law §2981(5)(d) (optional; DOH publishes it as form 1430).
- Witnesses
- Two adult witnesses who sign and state you signed willingly and free from duress.
- Notary
- Not required.
- Artificial nutrition and hydration
- Unless your agent knows your wishes about it, your agent will not have authority to decide about it.
- Duration
- Indefinite unless you state an expiration date or condition.
- Separate paper
- It cannot be signed on the same form as a financial power of attorney (§2981(5)(e)).
Official source: NY Public Health Law §2981 (NY Senate) · NY DOH — Health Care Proxy form 1430 · Last reviewed: October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- Does a New York health care proxy need a notary?
- No. Two adult witnesses are required instead.
- What do I receive?
- A ready-to-sign PDF and Word document (Health Care Proxy (Public Health Law §2981)) filled with your answers, plus signing instructions for New York.
- 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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