Use this form to cancel a Washington health care directive, a durable power of attorney for health care, or a mental health advance directive. Use this form to cancel a Washington health care directive, a durable power of attorney for health care, or a mental health advance directive.
For Washington residents and families: revocation of health care directive.
What you'll need
Read the supplied packet before filling in its fields.
Follow this document's signing, identification, witness and filing instructions.
How to complete it
Identify the documents (Page 1) Check each document you are revoking and enter its date and agent names.
Sign before a notary (Page 2) Under Washington law, you may revoke a directive at any time, and the revocation is effective once your attending physician is told. A notarized revocation gives clear proof of the date and your identity. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
Notify your doctors and agents (Page 2) Give copies to your doctor, hospital, and each agent named, and record each notice.
Under RCW 68.50.160, you may name a designated agent with the first right to control the disposition of your remains, ahead of your family. Washington requires the designation to be notarized.
This is Washington’s statutory health care directive (living will), current through the 2025 amendments. It tells your doctors to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment if you are in a terminal or permanent unconscious condition.
A Washington durable power of attorney for health care names someone (your “agent”) to make medical decisions for you if you cannot. It does not cover finances.
Federal privacy law (HIPAA) limits who doctors, hospitals, and insurers can talk to about you. This authorization lets the people you name receive your health information so they can help you.
A Washington mental health advance directive lets you state your mental health treatment preferences in advance and name an agent to decide for you during a crisis.
This form lets you tell a Washington court who you want as your guardian (personal care) and conservator (money and property) if you ever become unable to manage your own affairs, and who should never serve.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.