TennesseeSB 1051114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 16, Part 3, relative to online notaries public.

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Signed by Governor

Notary Public

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Tennessee online notaries face new requirements

Beginning January 1, 2026, Tennessee online notary applicants must complete a course and pass an exam given by the course provider. The Secretary of State or an authorized representative or designee must approve the course. It must cover notary laws, online notarization technology procedures, and ethics. Applicants must certify that they reviewed and understand the state's online notary requirements and the Secretary of State's rules. They must also certify that they will follow those requirements and rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 39 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2025

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/10/2025

Yes: 30 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/4/2025

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Bill Text

  • Enrolled / Public Chapter

  • Fiscal Note

  • Introduced

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