Registers of Deeds - As introduced, requires that a deed of conveyance of real property be prepared by an attorney licensed to practice in this state, a title insurance agent licensed in this state, the owner of the real property being transferred, or a person with legal authority to act on behalf of the owner of the real property being transferred; makes other changes related to deeds of conveyance. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 13; Title 23, Chapter 3; Title 66, Chapter 5, Part 1 and Title 66, Chapter 24.

HB 1762 requires that deeds transferring real property in Tennessee be prepared only by an attorney licensed in Tennessee, a licensed title insurance agent, the property owner themselves, or a person legally authorized to act on the owner's behalf. It mandates that preparers must include a sworn declaration (for attorneys/title agents) or a notarized affidavit (for owners) verifying their qualifications, directly affecting anyone transferring property. The bill amends multiple state codes to enforce this rule, with exceptions for government deeds and certain financial institutions. It takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to all property transfers after that date.