About Advance Directive Registry

The Secretary of State is responsible for electronically storing and making available filed documents to the registrant and/or authorized entities by request in conjunction with the registrant’s medical care.

Simple
Any person may file an advance directive (NRS 449A.703) in the form of a:

  • Living will 
  • Declaration governing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment
  • Durable power of attorney for health care decisions
  • An advance directive for psychiatric care
  • Do-not-resuscitate order (DNR)
  • Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)

Secure & Confidential
Secure access to the Lockbox is granted to the registrant through an assigned registration number. It is at the discretion of the registrant to share this information with others.

Registration with Nevada Lockbox is free.  Click here to learn how to file your advance directive.