Dekalb County Durable Power of Attorney Form (Tennessee)

All Dekalb County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Durable Power of Attorney Form

Dekalb County Durable Power of Attorney Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 9/25/2024

Durable Power of Attorney Guide

Dekalb County Durable Power of Attorney Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 11/6/2024

Completed Example of a Durable POA

Dekalb County Completed Example of a Durable POA

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 10/7/2024

When using these Durable Power of Attorney forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Dekalb County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Dekalb County Register of Deeds

Courthouse - 232 S Congress Blvd, Rm 101, Smithville, Tennessee 37166

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (615) 597-4153

Local jurisdictions located in Dekalb County include:

  • Alexandria
  • Dowelltown
  • Liberty
  • Smithville

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Dekalb County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Dekalb County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dekalb County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dekalb County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Durable Power of Attorney forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Dekalb County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Dekalb County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Tennessee or Dekalb County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Dekalb County Durable Power of Attorney forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

A durable power of attorney designates in writing an agent (attorney in fact) and contains the words. (This power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal, or This power of attorney shall become effective upon the disability or incapacity of the principal, or similar words showing the intent of the principal that the authority conferred shall be exercisable, notwithstanding the principal's subsequent disability or incapacity.) (34-6-102.)
This instrument offers three choices for effective dates.
1. Immediately
2. Upon incapacity
3. Immediately when my spouse is acting as my Agent. If my spouse declines, is unable or ceases to serve as Agent, this Power of Attorney becomes effective upon my becoming disabled or incapacitated.

In the event your agent is unable or unwilling to serve a (substitute Agent) is named.

When the principal is (disabled or incapacitated). All acts done by the agent (attorney in fact) (bind the principal and the principal's successor in interest as if the principal were competent and not disabled.) 34-6-103

In general, if the attorney if fact acts under the power of attorney, he/she has a duty to account to the principal, or any legal representative. 34-6-107

This Durable Power of Attorney states: Pursuant to T.C.A. 34-6-101 et seq. and T.C.A. 34-6-201 et seq. (collectively the "Law"). I intend for the Law to apply in all respect and for this instrument to be construed broadly and not narrowly.

(Tennessee DPOA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Dekalb County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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