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The Secretary of State’s new Charity and Business Filing System is only available to Charities, Athlete Agents and Fantasy Sports Operators. Business filings are expected to be added in late 2023.

Click here to learn how to create an account and submit filings on the new Charity and Business Filing System.

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  Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Give Wisely During the Holiday Season

Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Give Wisely During the Holiday Season

Secretary of State Reminds Tennesseans of Ways to Avoid Scams During Charity Fraud Awareness Week

Secretary of State Reminds Tennesseans of Ways to Avoid Scams During Charity Fraud Awareness Week

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Tennessee Secretary of State and Tennessee General Assembly Save Tennessee Charities Over Two Million Dollars

Tennessee Secretary of State and Tennessee General Assembly Save Tennessee Charities Over Two Million Dollars

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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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