Signing Requirements
Two witnesses. The principal should also have their signature acknowledged before a notary public if they intend on delegating powers to the agent regarding mental health treatment.[1]
Laws
Statute – Title 53, Chapter 21 (Mental Health Care Advance Directives)
State Definition – “Directive” means a mental health care advance directive or any part of a mental health care advance directive.[2]
Registry
After an individual completes an advance directive it is recommended to be registered with the declaration registry.[3] This can be completed by filling-in the Consumer Registration Agreement (Spanish (Español) Version) and send to the following address:
Office of Consumer Protection P.O. Box 201410 Helena, MT 59620-1410
After approximately 2-3 weeks, the Office of Consumer Protection will send back the form along with wallet cards and other supplements. This is a 100% free service provided by the State of Montana.