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Are notary commissions assigned numbers? The State of Tennessee does not assign numbers to Notary Commissions.
Where can I find the notary law? Tennessee Code unannotated§ 8-16 et al
How do I file a foreign business in Tennessee? A Certificate of Authority to transact business in Tennessee may be filed online or by paper if your Corporation, Nonprofit Corporation, or Limited Liability Company was formed in another state. Foreign Limited Liability Partnership and Foreign Limited Partnerships must be filed by paper. All paper forms can be found on our Business Forms and Fee page.
Can I notarize my spouse's signature? In 2010, the Attorney General's office gave its opinion onNotarization of Spouse's Signature.
What is the law for Athlete Agents in Tennessee? T.C.A. § 49-7-2104 provides that an individual may not act as an athlete agent in Tennessee without holding a Certificate of Registration as an Athlete Agent in Tennessee.If a student-athlete, or someone acting on the student’s behalf, initiates communication with the agent, the agent must submit an application for registration as an Athlete Agent in Tennessee within7 daysof the initial contact.An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of this section isvoid, and the athlete agent shall return any consideration received under the contract. T.C.A. § 49-7-2110 requires all agency contracts between a student-athlete and athlete agent to include a statement that the athlete agent is registered as an athlete agent in Tennessee and list any other states in which the agent is registered as an athlete agent, among other requirements. T.C.A. § 49-7-2111 sets out requirements to notify educational institutions when a student-athlete enters into a contract.Additionally, when an educational institution becomes aware of any violation of the notice requirements listed in the statute, it must notify the secretary of state and any professional league or players’ association of the violation.
Is a Notary a state or county official? Notaries are state officials. View Attorney General opinion onWhether notaries public are state or county officials.
What is a Notary? A Notary is a position created by state law allowing individuals, as state public officials, to:
What is the liability of a notary? Tennessee statutes provide that if a notary who takes acknowledgment of a deed or other instrument fails or refuses to comply with and discharge the duties required of a notary, he or she shall forfeit and pay the sum of $100 for the use of the county of the notary’s residence and shall, moreover, be liable to the party injured for all damages, including costs, the party may sustain by the notary’s failure or refusal to discharge the statutory duties. T.C.A. § 66-22-113. Such action can be based on the negligence or misconduct of the notary. Other penalties for misconduct are discussed elsewhere in this publication. Liability is not limited to the amount of the statutorily mandated bond. Professional liability insurance may be available for a notary public.
What if I move out of Tennessee? If a notary moves out of the State of Tennessee and has neither a residence nor a principal place of business, then the notary is no longer qualified to act as a Tennessee notary public and must surrender his or her commission and stamp to the county clerk's office.T.C.A.§ 8-16-110
How are individuals selected to be Administrative Judges? Administrative Judges are hired through a competitive interview process by the Secretary of State. Open positions for a new Administrative Judge are publicly posted by the Secretary of State’s Human Resources division.
What are the notary statutes? T.C.A. § 8-16-101 and T.C.A. § 8-18-101
What fee can a notary charge for their services? According to Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-1201, “Notaries public are entitled to demand and receive reasonable fees and compensation for the notaries public's services.”
Does the “well-bound book” need to be a specific format? The Attorney General stated that the notary is not required to keep the record in a particular type of “well bound book,” but that the notary may keep the information in another recorded format, as long as certain standards are met, as set forth fully in the opinion. This Attorney General’s opinion is available here:Attorney General Opinion No. 14-89
What is consider satisfactory evidence? 'Satisfactory evidence' means the absence of any information, evidence, or other circ*mstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the person making the acknowledgment is not the individual such person claims to be and any one (1) of the following:
T.C.A.§ 66-22-106
What if I move out of the county of election? If a notary moves his or her residence or principal place of business out of the county from which he or she was elected to another county in Tennessee, the notary must notify the county clerk in the county from which the notary was elected and submit an address change form to the county clerk.T.C.A.§ 8-16-109
Should I have my expiration date added to my notary stamp? Yes, it is optional and not required by law.
What are the requirements of a notary signing agent? A Notary Signing Agent or a Loan Signing Agent is a Traditional Notary who has special training to handle loan document signings. The State of Tennessee does not have any additional requirements or guidelines for Notary Signing Agents or Loan Signing Agents.
Where do I find my commission number? The State of Tennessee does not assign commission numbers, if the form requires an entry enter N/A for Not Applicable.
What are the requirements for Notary Seals? State law requires that all notaries use an official seal prescribed and designed by the Secretary of State. The notary must purchase the official seal at his or her own expense. At the notary’s request, the county clerk may obtain an official seal for the notary, and the county clerk may charge a fee for this service not to exceed 20 percent of the cost of the seal. T.C.A. § 8-16-114. The current design prescribed by the Secretary of State is a circular seal with the notary’s name (as it appears on the commission) printed at the top, the county of election printed at the bottom, and the words “State of Tennessee Notary Public” or “Tennessee Notary Public” printed in the center. The seal may be imprinted by a rubber or other type stamp (not an impression seal), and the stamp must be imprinted in some color, not black or yellow, that is clearly legible and appears black when copied on a non-color copier. Notaries may continue to use their impression seals until the expiration of their term. The use of an embossed seal after May 12, 2003, does not render an acknowledgment defective. T.C.A. § 8-16-114. The seal must be surrendered to the county legislative body (through the county clerk) upon expiration of the notary’s term of office or resignation, and the personal representative must surrender the seal in the event of the death of the notary. T.C.A. § 8-16-114.
How do I renew a Notary Commission? The renewal process for a notary is the same process as obtaining your original commission.
Is there a difference between Administrative Judge and Administrative Law Judge or ALJ? No. The titles Administrative Judge, Administrative Law Judge, and ALJ are used interchangeably.
Under what legal authority does the Secretary of State accept service of process? Service of Process is issued under the following statutes: The Hague Convention is preprinted as an annotation to Rule 4, 28 U.S.C.A., Fed. R. Civ. P., Rules 1011, (1992) (Annotation to Rule 4).
Are there restrictions on what my stamp can be imprinted in? According toT.C.A.§ 8-16-114, the stamp must be imprinted in some color, not black or yellow, that is clearly legible and appears black when copied on a non-color copier.
When I notarize a document, what information should I include in my well-bound book?
What do I need to do if I do not want to renew my notary commission? The seal must be surrendered to the county clerk upon the expiration of the notary's term of office or resignation, and the personal representative must surrender the seal in the event of the death of the notary.T.C.A.§ 8-16-114
What do I need to do if I do not want to renew my notary commission? The seal must be surrendered to the county clerk upon the expiration of the notary's term of office or resignation, and the personal representative must surrender the seal in the event of the death of a notary. T.C.A.§ 8-16-114
Do Administrative Judges specialize in a particular area of the law? No, Administrative Judges hear a wide variety of cases. Judges have experience with the multi-faceted issues presented by each individual case filed with APD. This approach allows for the greatest amount of flexibility with scheduling and assignment of cases ensuring that hearings and mediations proceed in the most expeditious manner possible. The one exception to this practice involves State Board of Equalization cases which are primarily assigned to a subset of judges with additional specialized training in that area of the law.
What are the duties and responsibilities of a Notary? A Notary has the power to administer oaths and take depositions, affidavits, and acknowledgments. A Notary’s powers and duties can be exercised in all counties in the State of Tennessee.
How do I get the books? All special library materials--books, magazines and playback equipment--are circulated through the mail postage free. Patrons must borrow books each year to remain eligible for the service.
Can a notary take an acknowledgment or affidavit of a nonresident of the State of Tennessee? Yes, if that person is physically present in the state.
How many summonses do the Division of Business Services process annually? The Division of Business Services processes over 13,800 summonses annually.
How do I start the service? You must first complete an application for service and send it to the Tennessee library. All states provide the service for their residents.
How do I know what titles are available? Bimonthly magazines will tell you about newly released books and related library services:Talking Book Topicsand Braille Book Review. You may also order general catalogs. You can always call the library to ask about authors and titles. The National Library Service catalog is searchable online.
