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Notarization Requirement While Oregon's power of attorney laws are silent on notarization, signing your POA in the presence of a notary public is very strongly recommended. Many financial institutions will not want to rely on a POA unless it has been notarized?a process that helps to authenticate the document.

COMPLETING YOUR OREGON ADVANCE DIRECTIVE How do I make my Oregon Advance Directive legal? The law requires that you sign your document, or direct another to sign it. To be valid, your document must be either witnessed and signed by at least two adults; or notarized by a notary public.

Oregon law (ORS 127.663) specifies that the Oregon Advance Directive Form is the only form that is legally recognized in Oregon for this purpose. The form is designed for all persons who can legally give consent for medical care, no matter their age.

You must sign the advance directive and have it notarized or witnessed by two qualified witnesses. To be ?qualified? a witness must be an adult who is not your attending physician, your attending health care provider, your health care representative or your alternate health care representative.

ORS 127.635 provides for appointment of a health care representative to decide whether life-sustaining procedures may be withheld or withdrawn for an incapable individual.

In Oregon, you must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind to make a will. If you are married or emancipated, you can make a will before you turn 18. Your will must be in writing and must be signed by you and two witnesses. Some people cannot serve as witnesses to your will.