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Are notary commissions assigned numbers? The State of Tennessee does not assign numbers to Notary Commissions.
Do I qualify for the permanent absentee list? You will receive an application for ballot for each election if your licensed physician signs a statement stating that, in their judgment, you are medically unable to vote in person. The statement must be filed not less than ten (10) days before the election and signed under the penalty of perjury.
Where can I find the notary law? Tennessee Code unannotated§ 8-16 et al
Can I notarize my spouse's signature? In 2010, the Attorney General's office gave its opinion onNotarization of Spouse's Signature.
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
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 circumstances 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.
May I track my absentee ballot? Yes. Go toTennessee’s voter lookup pageon the Division of Elections homepage. Enter your information and you will be able to track when the ballot was received by thelocal county election commission office. If you need assistance, contact your local county election commission office.
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.
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
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.
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 do I check on the status of my notary commission? You can check with your county clerk's office to see if the request has been submitted to our office. You can also go to the Notary Search page and search for your information to check the status of your commission athttps://tnbear.tn.gov/Notary/notary
