Order Copies of Documents The Request for Copy of Documents form may be submitted to the Secretary of State via mail or in person. The request must include the following: The Tennessee Secretary of State control number Legal name of the business as listed on the Tennessee Secretary of State record Indicate the desired documents Contact information for the requester The name and address where the documents should be mailed to. The required filing fee. $20 per set Order a Certificate of Existence A Certificate of Existence may be requested, paid for and received online.