Tennessee SB1707 amends real property conveyance laws to require specific preparers for deeds and mandates affidavits.
Tennessee SB1707 modifies Tennessee Code to mandate that deeds of conveyance for real property be prepared by an attorney, a title insurance agent, the property owner, or someone with legal authority on behalf of the owner. It also requires an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury by the preparer or the owner, and a notarized affidavit if the owner signs it. This act aims to prevent economic losses due to improperly prepared deeds. The changes apply to conveyances occurring after July 1, 2026.
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