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News and Updates

More Than 37 Thousand Students from 262 Schools Participate in Tennessee’s Student Mock Election

This year 37,014 students representing 262 schools cast their votes for President and U.S. Senate in the 2020 Student Mock Election.

Half of Tennessee’s Registered Voters Have Already Cast Their Ballots

By the end of Tennessee’s 14-day early voting period on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2,280,767 or 51 percent of all register voters had cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election.

Everything Voters Need to Know for the November 3 Presidential Election

Before heading to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 3., the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office wants voters to have the information they need to cast their ballot in a safe, clean and secure fashion.

Business Services

Business Information Search

Search by business name or Secretary of State Control Number in order to file annual reports and other amendments or to view the business detail.

File an Annual Report

File or prepare an Annual Report for a business entity registered in the State of Tennessee.

UCC Online Services

File UCC financing statements and access the UCC database.

Workers' Compensation Exemption Registry Online Services

List of Workers' Compensation Exemption Online Processes.

Charitable Solicitations and Gaming

Charitable Organization Online Registration

Online filing for the initial renewal registration or annual exemption for a charitable organization.

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Fantasy Sports

The Fantasy Sports Act of 2016 requires fantasy sports operators to obtain a license with the Division of Charitable Solicitations,

Tips for Giving

You should always ask why the charitable organization is seeking donations, how the money will be spent and if the organization is registered with the State of Tennessee.

Charitable Solicitations Complaint Form

If you are aware of false, misleading or deceptive fundraising activity, please notify the Division.

Elections

Nov. 3 Election Information

View candidates, early voting information, and more information about the Nov. 3 State and Federal General Election.

Voter Registration Information Lookup & Absentee By-mail Ballot Status Tracker

Voter Registration Lookup & Absentee By-mail Ballot Status Tracker

This tool allows voters to review their registration information, see early voting and Election Day schedules and polling places, or track the status of their absentee by-mail ballot.

The deadline to request a by-mail ballot has passed. To facilitate timely receipt of voted absentee by-mail ballots on Election Day, the USPS has designated a post office in each of the 95 counties for voters to expedite mailing.

Find Your County Election Commission

Need to register to vote, update your address, submit a change of name request or request a duplicate voter registration card? Contact your local county election commission office.

Tennessee State Library and Archives

Education Outreach

We're here to help you bring Tennessee history alive in the classroom!

Library and Archives: Workshop Series

Come hear experts from the TSLA and other institutions present information useful for scholars, genealogists, and historical researchers.

Highlighted Publications

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Boards and Commissions Vacancy and Membership Information

Board and Commission membership and vacancy information.

111th General Assembly Resolutions 2019-2020

Resolutions passed during the 111th General Assembly which met in 2019-2020.

111th General Assembly Public Acts 2019-2020

Public Acts passed during the 111th General Assembly which met in 2019-2020.

Oaths of Office

Every person who shall be chosen or appointed to any office of trust or profit under this Constitution, or any law made in pursuance thereof, shall, before entering on the duties thereof, take an oath to support the Constitution of this State, and of the United States, and an oath of office.