An act of a duly authorized deputy of the secretary of state in the secretary of state's behalf under this chapter is the equivalent of the act of the secretary of state; provided, however, that the deputy signs the name of the secretary of state by the deputy as deputy.
Deputies of the secretary of state
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-38-125, under General Provisions.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-38-125