Wildlife Proclamations Wildlife Proclamations contain seasons, creel, size and bag limits, and areas open to hunting and/or fishing. They also establish wildlife and/or public hunting areas and declare the manner and means of taking. View Wildlife Proclamations
Image Archived Rules and Regulations Filings A searchable list of archived rule filings. External Link: Archived Rules and Regulations Filings
Image Emergency Rules and Regulations Emergency Rules are rules promulgated due to an immediate danger to the public health, safety or welfare. These rules are effective immediately on the date of filing and remain in effect thereafter for up to 180 days. View Emergency Rules
Administrative Register Glossary The Tennessee Administrative Register website is a register of filings pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and is an official publication compiled and published electronically by the Secretary of State pursuant to
Order copies of documents The request must include the following: The Tennessee Secretary of State control number The legal name of the business as listed on the Tennessee Secretary of State record Indicate the desired documents Contact information for the requester
Image Search Businesses Search by business name or Secretary of State Control Number in order to file annual reports and other amendments or to view the business detail.
Image Archived Rulemaking Hearing Notices A searchable list of archived rulemaking hearing notices. Rulemaking hearing notices are the official notice for a rulemaking hearing. The time, date, and location of the hearing and text of rules being heard are included in the notice
LABM: Adult Book Club Join the lively discussion in our quarterly book club for adults! Attend the book discussion in person at the TN State Library and Archives.
Image Search for County Records on Microfilm The Tennessee State Library & Archives provides a search for county records on microfilm through the catalog.
Image File Amendments or update a Business Record Search for a business by business name or Secretary of State control number in order to file amendments or make changes to a business record.
Window to the World Newsletters Window to the World, the newsletter of the Tennessee Library for Accessible Books and Media, is available as a large print document, a PDF file, a Microsoft Word file (best for screen readers), and an MP3 audio file.
Image Library for Accessible Books & Media (LABM) A free library program of over 150,000 recorded, large print, and braille materials available to residents of Tennessee who are not able to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. The Tennessee Library for
Image File Annual Reports File an Annual Report for a business entity registered in the State of Tennessee.
Image Research Guides We have guides on how to research the following topics: Marriage Records Birth Certificates Death Certificates Adoption Records Military Records Probate Records Court Records Divorce Records Census Records Land Grants Deeds Newspapers Tax
Image Search the Online Catalog Our collections include over 250,000 titles and 500,000 items including: Archival and manuscript collections Audiovisual materials Books, periodicals, and newspapers Databases and indexes Digital collections Legislative recordings Maps
Elections Statistics Provides voter registration statistics from 1991 to present and voter turnout statistics from August 1994 to present.
Image Effective Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennessee As provided by T.C.A. Title 4, Chapter 5, the rules and regulations are the current and official rules and regulations presented as the official compilation – Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennessee – and are inclusive of all
Administrative Register The Tennessee Administrative Web site is a register of filings pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and is an official publication compiled and published electronically by the Secretary of State pursuant to Tennessee Code
Administrative Register Archive The Tennessee Administrative Web site is a register of filings pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and is an official publication compiled and published electronically by the Secretary of State pursuant to Tennessee Code
Register to Vote Paper Form (Mail-in or hand-deliver) Download a Voter Registration Application. Fill out the application, print it and then mail it or deliver it by hand to your County Election Commission.
Image Search Genealogy Index This broad index searches many lists and indexes compiled over many years by Library & Archives staff. Results may include military, legislative, prison, or vital records, to name but a few. Search our Genealogy Index
Image Register to Vote (Online Application) The Tennessee Online Voter Registration System offers a convenient way for voters to easily register to vote or change their address if they have moved. The system allows U.S. citizens with a driver’s license or photo ID issued by the
Image Online Resources Helpful online resources provided by the Tennesee Secretary of State's Library & Archives Division.
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Image Search Archival Collections (Finding Aids) Archival collections are often comprised of many boxes containing multiple types of materials. Finding Aids provide descriptions of archival collections to guide researchers in using the material. Finding Aids include a narrative overview
Image Using the Collections Our collections include over 250,000 titles and 500,000 items including: Archival and manuscript collections Audiovisual materials Books, periodicals, and newspapers Databases and indexes Digital collections Legislative recordings Maps
Image Rulemaking Hearing Notices Rulemaking Hearings are official notice for a rulemaking hearing. Notices of rulemaking hearing are posted to the web site to give official notice for the time, date, and location of a hearing. The text of proposed rules being considered at
Guidelines for Determining Residency To determine whether a person is a resident of Tennessee for purposes of voter registration, the administrator of elections must consider the following factors.
How to Register to Vote In order to participate in an election, a qualified voter must be properly registered no later than thirty (30) days before the election. The election commission office will process any by-mail voter registration form that has been
How to Update your Voter Registration This guide outlines how to change your voter registration name or address.
Genealogical "Fact Sheets" About Tennessee Counties The purpose of these fact sheets is to help determine what sources are available for genealogical research about the people and places in each county. Although this is by no means an exhaustive list of all the possible places one might Image
Purging Voter Registration Information Once properly registered to vote in Tennessee, a person remains permanently registered unless the election commission must remove the registration from its records as a result of acts that require purging a voter. T.C.A. 2-2-105 and 2-2-106
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Issues New Warning to Tennesseans About Uniform Commercial Code Scam Secretary of State Tre Hargett Issues New Warning to Tennesseans About Uniform Commercial Code Scam