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Tennessee Notary Requirements

Complete compliance guide for notaries in Tennessee. Commission terms, fee schedules, authorized services, and regulatory requirements.

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

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