Become a Notary Public in Tennessee
Tennessee commissions notaries by application — there is no state exam. Commissions are handled by the Tennessee Secretary of State (application via County Clerk; election by county legislative body; commission issued by the Governor) — always confirm current requirements, fees, and forms with them directly.
No exam doesn't mean no preparation
Know your duties before your first notarization
Tennessee notaries are personally liable for improper notarizations. Our Tennessee study track covers identification rules, certificate wording, journal practices, fees, and prohibited acts — the things that get commissions suspended.
Tennessee has no notary exam — so we don't sell prep for it
Tennessee commissions notaries by application. There is no state examination to study for and no mandatory course, so exam prep would be selling you something you do not need. What you do need is the application itself, the fee, and — where your state requires them — a bond and an oath of office.
If you notarize in a state that does test — or you are moving — try free questions from the 26 states that require an exam.