Tennessee HB1762 amends real property conveyance laws to require deeds to be prepared by specific licensed professionals or authorized individuals.
Tennessee HB1762 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to require that deeds of conveyance for real property be prepared by an attorney licensed in Tennessee, a title insurance agent licensed in Tennessee, the owner of the property, or a person with legal authority to act on behalf of the owner. The deed must include a sworn declaration or notarized affidavit. The bill also mandates that the county register shall not register any deed that does not comply with these requirements. The act takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to conveyances occurring on or after that date.
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