Welcome to the Tennessee Secretary of State's Website

News and Updates

Everything Voters Need to Know for the State and Federal Primary and County General Election

Tennesseans will head to the polls across the state on Thursday, Aug. 6, to vote in the State and Federal Primary and County General election.

Early Voting Ends Saturday

Time is running out for Tennesseans planning to vote early in the State and Federal Primary and County General election. Early voting ends Saturday, Aug. 1.

Early Voting Begins Across Tennessee

Early voting for the State and Federal Primary and County General election begins Friday, July 17, running Monday to Saturday until Saturday, Aug. 1.

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

State and Federal Primary and County General Election

View candidates, early voting information, and more for the State and Federal Primary and County General election on August 6, 2020.

Voter Registration Information Lookup & Absentee By-mail Ballot Status Tracker

Voter Registration Lookup & Absentee By-mail Ballot Status Tracker

This tool allows voters to review their registration information, see early voting and Election Day schedules and polling places, or track the status of their absentee by-mail ballot.

Absentee Voting

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

Find Your County Election Commission

Need to register to vote, update your address, submit a change of name request or request a duplicate voter registration card? Contact your local county election commission office.

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.

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.