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State Information for Tennessee
Tennessee Notary Public Commission Requirements and Information
Appointing Officer
Governor - appoints notaries.
Secretary of State - performs ministerial functions including issuing and maintaining notary records.
Notary Commission Qualifications
Applicants must:
be at least 18 years old;
be a resident of the state of Tennessee or have regular employment within the state; and
be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident alien.
How to Apply
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the Tennessee Department of State: http://sos.tn.gov/products/business-services/how-become-notary
Term of Office
4 year term
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Not Required
Notary Bond Requirement
$10,000 Notary Bond Required
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Not Required*
*Notaries are required to keep records of all notarial acts if the notary OR the notarys employer demands and receives fees for services. Recordbook may be maintained in a well-bound book or in an appropriate electronic form. If no notary fees are demanded by the notary or his/her employer, then records are not required to be kept.
Notary Seal Requirement
Ink Stamp Required
→Ink stamp imprint must be any color other than black or yellow and should appear as black when photocopied
Authorized Duties
take acknowledgments and proofs;
administer oaths and affirmations;
take affidavits; and
take depositions.
Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
See detailed information on the website of the Tennessee Department of State: http://sos.tn.gov/products/business-services/notary-faqs
Contact Information for the State of Tennessee
State Notary Website
http://sos.tn.gov/notary-commissions
State of Tennessee Online Notary Search
http://share.tn.gov/sos/bus_svc/NotarySearch.htm?
Phone Number
(615) 741-3699
Mailing Address
Tennessee Department of State
Notary Commissions
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave
Snodgrass Tower, 8th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(615) 741-0536
Further Information
http://sos.tn.gov/business-services/apostilles
This information was complied by the American Society of Notaries Copyright 2016
Last Updated AUGUST 2016
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