States That Have Enacted Electronic Wills

As of early 2026, only a small minority of U.S. jurisdictions have enacted statutes authorizing electronic wills. Most states still require traditional paper wills.

Based on a practitioner summary published shortly after enactment of New York’s statute, the following jurisdictions have enacted electronic wills legislation (listed alphabetically):

1. Arizona
2. Colorado
3. Florida
4. Idaho
5. Illinois
6. Indiana
7. Maryland
8. Minnesota
9. Missouri
10. Nevada
11. New York
12. North Dakota
13. Oklahoma
14. Utah
15. Washington

Note: Enactment does not mean uniformity. Statutory requirements vary significantly by jurisdiction, including execution formalities, witnessing rules, custody, and probate treatment. This post addresses enactment status only.

Citation

See Nicholas G. Moneta, New York Electronic Wills Act Enacted, Not Yet Effective, Rivkin Radler LLP, Jan. 26, 2026.