Summons/ Service of Process

Issues service of process on out-of-state defendants or on businesses without registered agents as provided in the state's Long Arm statutes.

Summons/Service of Process - All Services

Summons/Service of Process FAQs

Summons/Service of Process frequently asked questions.

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Summons Searchable Database

This database reflects all non-archived process served through the Tennessee Secretary of State as of three working days prior to today's date. Service of Process records are archived on an annual basis.

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Service of Process Fee Schedule

Service of Process required fees.

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Business Filings and Information (615) 741-2286 | TNSOS.CORPINFO@tn.gov
Certified Copies and Certificate of Existence (615) 741-6488 | TNSOS.CERT@tn.gov
Motor Vehicle Temporary Liens (615) 741-0529 | TNSOS.MVTL@tn.gov
Notary Commissions (615) 741-3699 | TNSOS.MVTL@tn.gov
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) (615) 741-3276 | TNSOS.UCC@tn.gov
Workers’ Compensation Exemption Registrations (615) 741-0526 | TNSOS.WCER@tn.gov
Apostilles & Authentications (615) 741-0536 | TNSOS.ATS@tn.gov
Summons (615) 741-1799 | TNSOS.ATS@tn.gov
Trademarks (615) 741-0531 | TNSOS.ATS@tn.gov
Nonresident Fiduciaries (615) 741-0536 | TNSOS.ATS@tn.gov