An act of a duly authorized deputy of the secretary of state in the secretary of state's behalf under chapters 51-68 of this title is the equivalent of the act of the secretary of state; provided, that the name of the secretary of state is signed by such deputy as deputy.
Deputies of secretary of state
Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-51-402, under Secretary of State.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-51-402