Yes, online notary is legal in Tennessee pursuant to Title 8, Chapter 16, Part 3 of the 2021 Tennessee Code. Tennessee law also recognizes and accepts online notarizations performed by out-of-state notaries under their state rules. (see Tennessee Code Title 66. § 66-22-103, § 66-22-107, and § 66-22-110.)
Requires execution by a signatory, witnessing by witness(es), and notarization by a Notary, as applicable, to occur via real-time audio and visual communication means where the signatory, the Notary, and witness(es), as applicable, can see and hear one another simultaneously, including, but not limited to, ...
A notary must be at least 18 years of age and be either a United States citizen or a legal permanent resident at the time of election. Further, a notary must be a resident of or maintain a principal place of business in the county from which he or she is elected at the time of election. T.C.A. § 8-16-101.
You cannot become a notary if you: Serve in the military. Are a member of Congress or hold an office of profit or trust under any foreign power, other state or the United States. Have been convicted of bribery, larceny or certain other offenses unless your rights of citizenship have been restored.
You cannot become a notary if you: Serve in the military. Are a member of Congress or hold an office of profit or trust under any foreign power, other state or the United States. Have been convicted of bribery, larceny or certain other offenses unless your rights of citizenship have been restored.
Becoming a notary in Tennessee is a simple process, requiring no formal training or coursework. All you have to do is meet the state requirements — our basic Tennessee notary package will take care of the rest! Once you are officially appointed as a notary, you will hold this position for four years.