Health Care Directive Registry

Forms are provided in PDF format.

Idaho Health Care Directive Registry Form

Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Frequently Asked Questions

Step 1: Fill out the Idaho Health Care Directive Registry form.

This authorizes the Secretary of State’s office to file your documents in the Idaho Health Care Directive Registry.

Attach your Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.

Although it is not required, it is recommended that your Living Will and Power of Attorney for Health Care be witnessed or notarized.

If you already have these documents.
Compare them to the form provided on this page to be sure that they substantially contain the information required.

If you do not have these documents.
Click on the link to open the Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care form.

You can also request that a packet be mailed to you by calling (208) 332-2814.

Step 2: Mail or hand-deliver the completed Registry form, along with your Health Care Directive to:

Idaho Secretary of State
Attn: Health Care Directive Registrar
304 N 8th Street, Room 149
PO Box 83720
Boise ID 83720-0080

Emailed forms cannot be accepted.

There is no charge to file your document.

Step 3: Receive your registration confirmation.

Within 10 working days, you will receive a packet by mail containing:

• your documents
• a wallet sized registration card with your individual filing number and password on it
• further information about using and benefiting from the Health Care Directive Registry