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The Secretary of State's office has become aware of a new scam where individuals are being asked to provide personal information.

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Historic Surge in New Business Filings Signals Renewed Confidence in Economy

Secretary of State Warns Tennessee Businesses About New “Certificate of Existence” Filing Scam

Tennessee Continues Record-Shattering Rise in New Business Filings as Economy Recovers

Tennessee Continues Record-Shattering Rise in New Business Filings as Economy Recovers

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Secretary of State’s Office Warns of New Scam Targeting Tennessee Businesses

Tennessee Marks 10 Years of New Business Growth

Tennessee Marks 10 Years of New Business Growth

Tennessee Employment Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

Tennessee Employment Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

Scam Alert

Secretary of State’s Office Warns of Resurfaced Scam Targeting Business Owners

 Tennessee New Business Filings 2nd Highest Ever for Quarter

Tennessee New Business Filings 2nd Highest Ever for Quarter

Secretary of State Hargett Warns of New Scam Targeting Tennesseans

Secretary of State Hargett Warns of New Scam Targeting Tennesseans

 Tennessee New Business Filings Highest Ever for a 3rd Quarter

Tennessee New Business Filings Highest Ever for a 3rd Quarter

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Secretary of State Tre Hargett

Tre Hargett was elected by the Tennessee General Assembly to serve as Tennessee’s 37th secretary of state in 2009 and re-elected in 2013, 2017, and 2021. Secretary Hargett is the chief executive officer of the Department of State with oversight of more than 300 employees. He also serves on 16 boards and commissions, on two of which he is the presiding member. The services and oversight found in the Secretary of State's office reach every department and agency in state government.

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