Shelby County Specific Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property Form

Last validated June 29, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Shelby County Specific Power of Attorney Form / Sale of Property

Shelby County Specific Power of Attorney Form / Sale of Property

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 6/17/2026
Shelby County Specific Power of Attorney Guidelines

Shelby County Specific Power of Attorney Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/29/2026
Shelby County Completed Example of the Specific POA

Shelby County Completed Example of the Specific POA

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/22/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Shelby County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Shelby County Register of Deeds

Address:
1075 Mullins Station, Suite 165
Memphis, Tennessee 38134

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

Phone: (901) 222-8100

Recording Tips for Shelby County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Shelby County

Properties in any of these areas use Shelby County forms:

  • Arlington
  • Brunswick
  • Collierville
  • Cordova
  • Eads
  • Ellendale
  • Germantown
  • Memphis
  • Millington

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Shelby County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Shelby County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Shelby County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Shelby County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Shelby County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Shelby County?

Recording fees in Shelby County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (901) 222-8100 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

The Principal(s), owners of the property appoint a second party, attorney-in-fact to sell a specific property. In this form the principal is empowering the attorney-in-fact to do and perform any act necessary to sell and convey the real estate specified. Included is a "Special Instructions" section where the attorney-in-fact's powers can be further limited and/or defined.

This power of attorney shall become effective immediately upon the execution of same and pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 34-6-101 et seq. and shall be considered a "Durable Power of Attorney."

This power of attorney is formatted for recording in the Tennessee County, where the subject property is located and terminates upon a date provided by the principal. Therefore 60, 90, 120 days, etc. can be allotted for the sale.

(Tennessee SPOA-Sale Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Shelby County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Specific Power of Attorney for the Sale of Property meets all recording requirements specific to Shelby County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Shelby County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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