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.