Your living will,
ready when it matters.
Store your advance directive, living will, and health care proxy in one private vault. Share with family and doctors in seconds. State-specific forms for all 50 states plus DC.
Free to download. Your documents stay private and encrypted.
What DirectiveVault does
DirectiveVault is a private app for adults 40+, caregivers, and estate planners. Store your signed advance directive, living will, HIPAA release, and health care power of attorney in one place. Share them with your spouse, your adult children, or the hospital in seconds. Know exactly what your state requires before you sign.
Why this matters
Two out of three Americans have nothing on file. When a crisis hits, the family is left guessing.
Source: Health Affairs, 2017
Every state has its own form, its own witness rules, and its own words. A directive from one state may not hold up in another.
Source: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Paper copies end up in filing cabinets and safe deposit boxes. When the ambulance shows up, the family cannot find them.
Source: JAMA Internal Medicine
What you can do with DirectiveVault
Store your documents
Upload your signed advance directive, living will, HIPAA release, and POLST form. Keep them in one place you can reach from any phone.
Share with your circle
Invite your spouse, adult children, or caregiver to view a read-only copy. They can pull it up in seconds at the ER.
Know your state rules
See witness requirements, notarization rules, POLST programs, and the official state form for every state plus DC.
Set a yearly check-in
Get a reminder each year to review your directive. Life changes — your document should keep up.
Keep it private
Your documents are encrypted. Only the people you invite can see them. You control who has access.
Be ready for a crisis
When the hospital asks, you or your family can send the file in one tap. No digging through drawers.
State forms for all 50 states plus DC
Every state has its own rules about who can sign, how many witnesses you need, and whether a notary is required. We cover every state. Pick yours and see exactly what to do.
Browse state guidesCommon questions
Is DirectiveVault a legal document?
No. DirectiveVault is a storage and reference tool. You still need to print and sign the right state form with witnesses (and a notary, if your state requires one). We show you what each state needs. We do not give legal advice.
What is an advance directive?
An advance directive is a written document that tells doctors what kind of medical care you want if you cannot speak for yourself. Most states combine a living will and a health care power of attorney into one form.
Can I share my directive with my family?
Yes. Invite any family member or caregiver by email. They can view your directive on their phone. You can remove their access at any time.
Does my state require a notary?
Some states do, some do not. Most states need two witnesses. A few accept a notary in place of witnesses. Check your state page for the exact rules.
What does POLST mean?
POLST stands for Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. Some states have a POLST (or MOLST) program for people with serious illness. A POLST is signed by a doctor and is different from an advance directive.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your documents are encrypted. Only people you invite can see them. We do not sell your data.
Give your family one less thing to worry about
Store your advance directive. Share it with the people you trust. Be ready.
Not legal advice. DirectiveVault is a product of Anvil Road LLC and is not a law firm. The information on this site is for reference only. Advance directive rules change. Talk to a licensed attorney or your state health department before signing any directive.