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Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for healthcare proxies in Tennessee.
Tennessee requires 2 witnesses for a healthcare proxy.Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-1803Verified Apr 14, 2026 Witnesses cannot be: The person named as your healthcare agent. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old.
In Tennessee, notarization can serve as an alternative to witnesses for a healthcare proxy.Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-1803Verified Apr 14, 2026 Either witnesses or notarization satisfies the execution requirements.
Tennessee allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for healthcare proxys.Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-1803Verified Apr 14, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider, without meeting in person. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.
To execute a healthcare proxy in Tennessee: Find 2 adults to serve as witnesses. Review witness restrictions to ensure eligibility. Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Remote notary available; e-signature status unclear
Tennessee generally recognizes healthcare proxys validly executed under the law of another state. Check the document portability tool for details on how Tennessee treats out-of-state documents.
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