Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$10,000
Application Fee
$17
Issuing Authority
County Clerk (with approval from Secretary of State)
Journal
Required if fees charged
Fee Caps
No caps
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
Authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
Authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
Authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
Authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Williamson County application fee: $17
- Notaries can perform notarizations in ANY county in Tennessee
- Marriage solemnization added effective April 28, 2021
- RON authorized effective July 1, 2019
Regulatory Authority
Tennessee Secretary of State
Visit official websiteGet the Full Tennessee Compliance Guide
Step-by-step notarization guides with legal citations, fee schedules, and certificate templates.
Free during beta. No credit card required.