Welcome to the Tennessee Secretary of State's Website

News and Updates

Eligible Voters Can Now Request an Absentee By-Mail Ballot for August Election

Beginning May 8, eligible Tennesseans can request a ballot to vote absentee by-mail for the Aug. 6 State and Federal Primary and County General election without ever leaving their home.

Tennessee Students Advance to National History Day Competition

Sixty-nine students will represent Tennessee in the 2019-2020 National History Day competition. These students earned this honor by placing first or second in their categories at this year’s virtual Tennessee History Day contest.

Secretary Hargett Warns Tennesseans to be Wary of Tornado Relief Scams

Secretary of State Tre Hargett cautions Tennesseans to be wary of scams when making charitable donations to tornado relief efforts in southeast Tennessee and across the state.

Business Services

Business Information Search

Search by business name or Secretary of State Control Number in order to file annual reports and other amendments or to view the business detail.

File an Annual Report

File or prepare an Annual Report for a business entity registered in the State of Tennessee.

UCC Online Services

File UCC financing statements and access the UCC database.

Workers' Compensation Exemption Registry Online Services

List of Workers' Compensation Exemption Online Processes.

Charitable Solicitations and Gaming

Charitable Organization Online Registration

Online filing for the initial renewal registration or annual exemption for a charitable organization.

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Fantasy Sports

The Fantasy Sports Act of 2016 requires fantasy sports operators to obtain a license with the Division of Charitable Solicitations,

Tips for Giving

You should always ask why the charitable organization is seeking donations, how the money will be spent and if the organization is registered with the State of Tennessee.

Charitable Solicitations Complaint Form

If you are aware of false, misleading or deceptive fundraising activity, please notify the Division.

Elections

Federal and State Candidate Lists

View candidates lists U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Tennessee General Assembly.

Absentee Voting

Outlines the timeframe for early voting and the procedures for requesting a by-mail absentee ballot.

Online Voter Registration

The Tennessee Online Voter Registration System offers a convenient way for voters to easily register or change their address if they have moved. The system allows U.S. citizens with a driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to register to vote online.

2020 Election Calendar

View key dates for the 2020 election cycle by clicking read more.

Tennessee State Library and Archives

Education Outreach

We're here to help you bring Tennessee history alive in the classroom!

Library and Archives: Workshop Series

Come hear experts from the TSLA and other institutions present information useful for scholars, genealogists, and historical researchers.

Highlighted Publications

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Boards and Commissions Vacancy and Membership Information

Board and Commission membership and vacancy information.

111th General Assembly Resolutions 2019-2020

Resolutions passed during the 111th General Assembly which met in 2019-2020.

111th General Assembly Public Acts 2019-2020

Public Acts passed during the 111th General Assembly which met in 2019-2020.

Oaths of Office

Every person who shall be chosen or appointed to any office of trust or profit under this Constitution, or any law made in pursuance thereof, shall, before entering on the duties thereof, take an oath to support the Constitution of this State, and of the United States, and an oath of office.