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State Information for Tennessee
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Tennessee Notary Public Requirements Tennessee Notary Commission Qualifications How to Apply to Become a Tennessee Notary Term of Office Appointing Officer Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement Notary Bond Requirement Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement Authorized Duties Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status Contact Information for the State of Tennessee
Notary 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.
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
4 year term
Governor - appoints notaries.
Secretary of State - performs ministerial functions including issuing and maintaining notary records.
Not Required
$10,000 Notary Bond Required
Recordbook (for paper notarial acts) required IF the notary OR the notary’s employer demands and receives fees for notarial services. All notarial acts must be recorded. The notary’s records may be maintained in a well-bound book or in an “appropriate” electronic form. Electronic recordbook (journal) required, electronic notarial acts performed by an online notary. One or more such electronic journals may be used by the online notary. Electronic journal record must contain a recording of any video and audio conference that is the basis for identifying the principal in a remote online notarization.
Round Ink Stamp Required*
*Ink stamp imprint must be any color other than black or yellow and should appear as black when photocopied.
• take acknowledgments;
• administer oaths and affirmations;
• take affidavits; and
• take depositions.
Tennessee online notary public may perform these notarial acts as an online notarization.
See detailed information on the website of the Tennessee Department of State: http://sos.tn.gov/products/business-services/notary-faqs
State Notary Website
http://sos.tn.gov/notary-commissions
State of Tennessee Online Notary Search
https://tnbear.tn.gov/Notary/notary
Phone Number
(615) 741-3699
Mailing Address
Tennessee Department of State
Notary Commissions
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave
Snodgrass Tower, 3rd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(615) 741-0536
Further Information
http://sos.tn.gov/business-services/apostilles
Information on this page is provided with the understanding that the user is solely responsible for his/her knowledge of notarial law, procedures and practices. The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. All information is subject to change without notice and therefore is provided “as is,” free of warranty of any kind. Last updated June 2019.
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