Tennessee Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

A Tennessee minor (child) power of attorney form appoints a representative to assume the responsibilities and duties of childcare normally performed by a parent or guardian. The caregiver has the power to manage the child’s school enrollment, medical decisions, as well as housing and basic necessities.

Tennessee Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

Last updated May 13th, 2025

A Tennessee minor (child) power of attorney form appoints a representative to assume the responsibilities and duties of childcare normally performed by a parent or guardian. The caregiver has the power to manage the child’s school enrollment, medical decisions, as well as housing and basic necessities.

Signing Requirements

If both parents are living and have custody of the child, they are both required to sign the POA and have their signatures acknowledged before a notary public or two witnesses.[1]

If only one parent is able to sign the document, the signing parent must send a copy of the power of attorney to the other parent, or they must explain on the document why consent cannot be obtained.[2]

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