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News and Updates

Tennessee R.E.A.D.S. Breaks Record with Nearly Five Million Checkouts in 2020

The Tennessee Regional eBook and Audiobook Download System (R.E.A.D.S.) announced today that they achieved a record-breaking 4,957,038 digital e-book, audiobook, magazine and video checkouts in 2020.

Secretary of State Announces Winners of Essay Contest for Tennessee Students Who Served as Poll Officials

The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office is proud to announce the 2020 Civics Essay Contest winners for students who served as poll officials during the Nov. 3 election.

Secretary of State Launches Protect Your Address. Protect Yourself. Campaign for National Stalking Awareness and Human Trafficking Prevention Months

In time for National Stalking Awareness Month and National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which are recognized each January, the Secretary of State’s office launched the Protect Your Address. Protect Yourself. campaign promoting their Safe at Home address confidentiality program.

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

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.

Proposed Constitutional Amendments

See the Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Voter Registration Lookup

This tool allows voters to review their registration information, see early voting and Election Day schedules and polling places.

Absentee Voting

View information about absentee voting.

Tennessee State Library and Archives

Education Outreach

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

Tennessee State Capitol Book

Tennessee’s State Capitol is the subject of a new book published by the Office of Secretary of State Tre Hargett and created by the Tennessee State Library and Archives.

Highlighted Publications

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Boards and Commissions Vacancy and Membership Information

Board and Commission membership and vacancy information.

112th General Assembly Resolutions 2021-2022

Resolutions passed during the 112th General Assembly which met in 2021-2022.

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.