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TN HB2134

TN HB2134
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 13; Title 23, Chapter 3; Title 66, Chapter 5, Part 1 and Title 66, Chapter 24, relative to conveyances of real property.


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Introduced
01/31/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

Introduced Session

112th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires that a deed for the conveyance of real property be prepared and filed by a licensed attorney, title insurance agent, or the owner of the property; requires the county register to verify that an affidavit on a deed of conveyance of real property was duly signed and notarized stating under oath the name and address of the preparer; requires the register to refuse to register any deed of conveyance of real property that is not prepared by a licensed attorney, title insurance agent, or the owner of the real property. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 13; Title 23, Chapter 3; Title 66, Chapter 5, Part 1 and Title 66, Chapter 24.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to require that deeds for the conveyance of real property be prepared and filed by a licensed attorney, title insurance agent, or the property owner. It also requires the county register to verify that the deed affidavit was properly signed and notarized, and to refuse to register any deed not prepared by one of those authorized parties. The bill includes exceptions for certain types of deeds, such as those filed on behalf of the government or certain financial institutions. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2022 and applies to real property conveyances occurring on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Property & Planning Subcommittee of Local Government Committee (on 03/15/2022)

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