How to Become a Notary in Tennessee
Learn about Tennessee notary requirements, commission process, fees, and more. Prepare with AI-powered supplementary training, adaptive quizzes, and a 24/7 AI tutor scoped to Tennessee law.
Tennessee requires applicants to complete a minimum of four hours of notary education approved by the Secretary of State before being commissioned. The education must cover Tennessee notary law, procedures, and ethics. Notary Mentor is a supplementary study resource only and does not fulfill Tennessee's state-mandated four-hour education requirement.
Tennessee Notary Requirements at a Glance
Key facts about notary commissions in Tennessee.
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Journal Requirements
Tennessee law under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-115 requires notaries to maintain a record book (journal) of all notarial acts. Entries must include the date and time of the act, the type of notarial act, ...
Fees & Seals
Tennessee sets maximum notarial fees under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-114. The maximum fee for an acknowledgment, jurat, or oath is $5.00 per act. Additional fees may be charged for travel at a mutually a...
Key Topics Covered for Tennessee
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Acknowledgments
Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-22-101 et seq. and the Uniform Recognition of Acknowledgments Act, a Tennessee notary taking an acknowledgment must confirm that the signer personally ap...
Journals & Records
Tennessee law under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-115 requires notaries to maintain a record book (journal) of all notarial acts. Entries must include the date and time of the act, the ty...
Identity Verification
Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-112, a notary may verify a signer's identity through personal knowledge, presentation of a current government-issued identification document bearing a ...
RON Specifics
Tennessee enacted the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act and RON provisions under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-301 et seq. RON is permitted for all notarial acts, not just re...
Prohibited Acts
Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-120, a Tennessee notary shall not notarize a signature on a document if the signer is not present (in person or via approved RON technology), if the no...
Fees & Seals
Tennessee sets maximum notarial fees under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-114. The maximum fee for an acknowledgment, jurat, or oath is $5.00 per act. Additional fees may be charged for tr...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Tennessee
Mistakes that Tennessee notaries frequently make — and how to avoid them.
Failing to complete the mandatory four-hour education course before applying for a Tennessee notary commission.
Not maintaining a journal of notarial acts or failing to include all required entry fields such as identification type.
Charging more than the $5.00 statutory maximum per notarial act.
Using the title 'notario publico' in advertisements without the required disclaimer, or implying legal authority.
Failing to store RON audio-video recordings for the required seven-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about becoming a notary in Tennessee.
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