Notary Commissions

The Department of State Division of Publications issues and maintains records relating to notary commissions.

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Temporary Online Notarizations via Executive Order

Executive Order 26 allows all notaries commissioned in Tennessee to remotely notarize documents using a more relaxed standard.

Online Notaries Public

Explains procedures to allow notaries to perform online notarizations.

How to Become a Notary

Steps for a becoming a notary

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This database lists unexpired Notary Commissions issued by the Tennessee Secretary of State.

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How to Report Notary Misconduct

Complaints concerning official misconduct should be directed to Local Law Enforcement in the notary's county.

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Rules Chapter 1360-07-02 Notary Public Seal of Office

Rules for notary seal design.

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Notary FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Tennessee notaries.

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Notary advertisement disclosure requirements, 2002 Tenn. Pub. Acts, Ch. 665

Public Chapter 665 passed in 2002.

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Changes in Notary Public laws and notary seal design

Instruction page for the 2004 change in the notary laws and notary seal requirements.

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2010 Opinion 10-97: Notarizing of Spouse's Signature

2010 Opinion 10-97 states it is the opinion of this Office that a notary public is prohibited from notarizing his or her spouse’s signature because of the requirement that notaries discharge the duties of office “without favor or partiality.”

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Are Notaries State or County Officials?

2007 Opinion 07-157 states that a notary public is a state official whose duties are prescribed by statute.

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2015 Public Chapter 76 Notary Fees and Recording

Public chapter that amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-21-1201 relative to Public Notaries reasonable fees and recording

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2014 Public Chapter 805 Notary Publics Reasonable Fees

2014 Public Chapter 805 Relative to Notary Publics Charging Reasonable Fees

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2014 Opinion: 14-89: Duty of Notary Public to Maintain Record

Attorney General opinion on duty of notary public to maintain records

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2007 Public Chapter 205

Public chapter relative to notary name changes and change of address

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2004 Public Chapter 854 Amending Notary Laws

2004 changes in notary laws.

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FAQs
Are Notaries State or County Officials?
2010 Opinion 10-97: Notarizing of Spouse's Signature
How to Become a Notary
How to Report Notary Misconduct
Notary FAQs
Online Notaries Public
Temporary Online Notarizations via Executive Order

Laws and Rules
2004 Public Chapter 854 Amending Notary Laws
2007 Public Chapter 205
2014 Opinion: 14-89: Duty of Notary Public to Maintain Record
2014 Public Chapter 805 Notary Publics Reasonable Fees
2015 Public Chapter 76 Notary Fees and Recording
Changes in Notary Public laws and notary seal design
Notary advertisement disclosure requirements, 2002 Tenn. Pub. Acts, Ch. 665
Rules Chapter 1360-07-02 Notary Public Seal of Office

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Business Filings and Information (615) 741-2286 | TNSOS.CORPINFO@tn.gov
Certified Copies and Certificate of Existence (615) 741-6488 | TNSOS.CERT@tn.gov
Motor Vehicle Temporary Liens (615) 741-0529 | TNSOS.MVTL@tn.gov
Notary Commissions (615) 741-3699 | TNSOS.MVTL@tn.gov
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) (615) 741-3276 | TNSOS.UCC@tn.gov
Workers’ Compensation Exemption Registrations (615) 741-0526 | TNSOS.WCER@tn.gov
Apostilles & Authentications (615) 741-0536 | TNSOS.ATS@tn.gov
Summons (615) 741-1799 | TNSOS.ATS@tn.gov
Trademarks (615) 741-0531 | TNSOS.ATS@tn.gov
Nonresident Fiduciaries (615) 741-0536 | TNSOS.ATS@tn.gov

Learn more about the new online notarization process

Notary Commissions

Highlighted Services

Temporary Online Notarizations via Executive Order

Online Notaries Public

How to Become a Notary

Search Notary Commissions

Notary Commission - All Services

How to Report Notary Misconduct

Rules Chapter 1360-07-02 Notary Public Seal of Office

Notary FAQs

Notary advertisement disclosure requirements, 2002 Tenn. Pub. Acts, Ch. 665

Changes in Notary Public laws and notary seal design

2010 Opinion 10-97: Notarizing of Spouse's Signature

Are Notaries State or County Officials?

2015 Public Chapter 76 Notary Fees and Recording

2014 Public Chapter 805 Notary Publics Reasonable Fees

2014 Opinion: 14-89: Duty of Notary Public to Maintain Record

2007 Public Chapter 205

2004 Public Chapter 854 Amending Notary Laws

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