# Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-107: Persons to whom this part is applicable

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-107
- **Heading:** Persons to whom this part is applicable
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 36 / Chapter 1 / Section 36-1-107

## Text

(a) Any person, irrespective of place of birth, citizenship, or place of residence, may be adopted or readopted in accordance with this part. (b) A single person may file a petition for the adoption of a child. (c) An adult may be adopted. Acts 1951, ch. 202, § 3 (Williams, § 9572.17); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 36-103; § 36-1-103 ; Acts 1995, ch. 532, § 1.
(a) Any person, irrespective of place of birth, citizenship, or place of residence, may be adopted or readopted in accordance with this part.
(b) A single person may file a petition for the adoption of a child.
(c) An adult may be adopted.
Acts 1951, ch. 202, § 3 (Williams, § 9572.17); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 36-103; § 36-1-103 ; Acts 1995, ch. 532, § 1.

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