The Secretary of State's office has become aware of a new scam where individuals are being asked to provide personal information from a requestor who claims to be a celebrity or claims to be requesting information on behalf of a government official such as the Secretary of State. The scam may involve requests for personal information such as a social security number, drivers' license number or bank account details. The scam may also involve the requestor asking for help with forming a business, creating various online accounts, or creating an "ID.me" profile. The scammers typically communicate through direct messages on social media or Google hangouts, or through comments made on online video streaming platforms such as YouTube. Please be wary of any unsolicited communications using the name of a government official. The Secretary of State and his staff never send unsolicited communications through unofficial channels such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or twitter– and would never use these methods to request your personal information. If you receive such a request, do not respond. Instead please contact our office immediately at 615-741-2286.

Business Entity Filings

This aspect of Business Services involves filing and maintaining corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, and general partnership documents that are authorized by law to be filed with the Secretary of State; information about and certification of business documents on file; certificates of existence, authority and registration.

Use the links below to find forms and information on specific business entities.

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Online Business Services

Form or register a new business entity, find and update business records, request a certificate of existence, or file an annual report.

Request for Certificate of Existence or Authorization

Request, pay for, receive, and/or verify a Certificate of Existence online.

Form or Register a new Business

File documents to form or register a new business with the Tennessee Secretary of State.

File an Annual Report

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

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Filings

For Profit Corporations

General Partnerships

Limited Liability Companies

Limited Liability Partnerships

Limited Partnerships

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Non Profit Corporations

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Litigation Financier Forms (Sole Proprietor)

Online Business Services

Request for Certificate of Existence or Authorization

Find and Update a Business Record

File an Annual Report

Business Information Search

Request for Copy of Documents

For-Profit Benefit Corporation

FAQs

Business Entity Laws