Healthcare Directive & Advance Directive
Notarization — Bay Area
A mobile notary who comes to you — at home, at a hospital, at a care facility, or anywhere in the Bay Area. Same-day appointments available 7 days a week.
Book an Appointment Call (650) 395-9195What Is a Healthcare Directive?
A healthcare directive (also called an advance directive or advance healthcare directive) is a legal document that communicates your medical wishes if you become unable to speak for yourself. California law requires these documents to be either notarized or witnessed by two eligible adults to be legally valid.
These documents give your loved ones and healthcare providers clear guidance — preventing confusion and family conflict during some of life's most difficult moments.
Advance Health Directive
States your wishes for medical treatment if you become unconscious or unable to communicate.
Healthcare Power of Attorney
Designates a trusted agent to make medical decisions on your behalf when you cannot.
POLST Form
Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment — for serious illness; signed by physician, not typically notarized but we assist with related directives.
DNR / Living Will
Documents your wishes regarding resuscitation and end-of-life care. Often part of a full advance directive package.
Why Notarize Your Healthcare Directive?
California law allows advance directives to be validated by either a notary public OR two qualified adult witnesses. Notarization is often preferred because:
- It is accepted in all 50 states (witness signatures may not be recognized outside California)
- It eliminates the risk of disqualified witnesses invalidating the document
- Healthcare providers and hospitals typically treat notarized documents with the highest confidence
- It provides a clear, legally defensible record of your intent
Why Choose Signed Sealed Delivered Closings?
- We come to you — home, hospital, nursing home, assisted living, or anywhere in the Bay Area
- Compassionate, patient, and discreet — we understand these are sensitive situations
- Same-day and evening appointments available 7 days a week
- NNA-certified with experience notarizing estate planning and healthcare documents
- We ensure the signer understands and is acting willingly — protecting the document's validity
- Fast response via call or text — (650) 395-9195
Healthcare Documents We Notarize
- Advance Healthcare Directive (California Form)
- Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
- Living Will
- Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order support documents
- Mental Health Advance Directive
- Out-of-Hospital DNR
- Healthcare proxy designation
- Attorney-drafted healthcare directive packages
How It Works — 3 Simple Steps
1. Contact Us
Call or text (650) 395-9195 or use our online form. Tell us what documents need notarizing, when, and where.
2. We Come to You
Our mobile notary travels to your location anywhere in the Bay Area — typically within 24–48 hours, often same-day.
3. Sign & Seal
We verify identity, witness signatures, and apply the official notarial seal. Your healthcare directive is legally valid and ready to file with your providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does a healthcare directive need to be notarized in California?
- California allows advance directives to be signed before either a notary OR two qualified adult witnesses. Notarization is preferred for broader legal acceptance, especially across state lines.
- Can you come to a hospital or care facility?
- Yes. We regularly travel to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and memory care facilities throughout the Bay Area. We work sensitively and professionally in these environments.
- What if the person has limited mobility or communication difficulties?
- We are experienced with signers who have limited mobility, health challenges, or communication difficulties. We take the time necessary to ensure the signing is valid and comfortable.
- How much does it cost?
- Fees vary based on number of signatures and travel distance. Call us at (650) 395-9195 for a quick, no-obligation quote.
- Can I bring my own form or do you provide one?
- We notarize any form — including California's statutory advance directive form, attorney-drafted documents, or forms from your healthcare provider. We do not provide legal advice on which form to use.
Bay Area Service Areas
We notarize healthcare directives throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including:
Schedule Your Healthcare Directive Notarization
We travel to you anywhere in the Bay Area — with compassion and professionalism. Same-day available.
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