Skip to content
Oakclause

Power of Attorney Requirements in Tennessee

Tennessee's durable power of attorney statute sets no notary or witness requirement for validity, though notarization is needed in practice for recording, real estate, and acceptance by banks.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Tennessee at a glance

Notarization
Not required by statute
Witnesses
None
Uniform Power of Attorney Act
Not adopted
Tennessee uses its own statute

Sources

Last checked

The rules in Tennessee

Does a power of attorney need to be notarized in Tennessee?

Tennessee law sets no notarization requirement for a power of attorney. Banks and title companies may still ask for one.

How many witnesses does a power of attorney need in Tennessee?

None. Tennessee does not require witnesses for a power of attorney.

Has Tennessee adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?

No. Tennessee has its own power of attorney statute rather than the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.

Where do the Tennessee rules for powers of attorney come from?

They come from Tenn. Code 34-6-102, Tenn. Code 34-6-108 and Uniform Law Commission, Power of Attorney Act enactment history. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.

How Tennessee compares

Tennessee is one of 7 jurisdictions that set no notarization requirement.

What this means in practice

Even where notarization is optional, banks, brokers and title companies often ask for a notarized power of attorney before they act on it. Notarizing is usually the safer choice.

Choose an agent you trust, name a backup, and give the agent a signed copy. Keep the original in a place your agent can reach.

You can revoke a power of attorney while you have capacity. Tell your agent and anyone who relied on it, in writing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.