Signing Requirements
The advance directive must be signed by two witnesses. If the principal lives in a nursing home, neither witness may be an owner, operator, or employee of the nursing home.[1][2]
Registration
To register an advance directive, the principal must submit a signed Advance Directive Registration Agreement, along with a copy of the advance directive, to:
- Mailing Address: Nevada Lockbox, c/o Nevada Secretary of State, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 400 North Las Vegas, NV 89030
- Fax Number: (775) 684-7177
An electric copy of the directive is stored in the registry once the forms have been received. A wallet card containing the registration number will be sent to the registration within 14 days of submission.[3]
State Definition
“Advance directive” means an advance directive for health care. The term includes:[5]
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- A declaration governing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment;
- A durable power of attorney for health care;
- An advance directive for psychiatric care;
- A do-not-resuscitate order;
- A Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form.
Statutory Form
An optional form for advance directives is available under state law.[6]
Sample
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