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
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.
Image Search for Charities All charitable organizations must register with this office unless they meet the criteria for exemption or file as a $50,000 and Under Exempt Organization. As a part of the registration process, all organizations must submit financial
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
Image Locate Partnering Agencies Staffed with an Application Assistant Grouped by county, prospective applicants may reference the list below of contact information for partnering agencies staffed with Certified Application Assistants.
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
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 Online Resources Helpful online resources provided by the Tennesee Secretary of State's Library & Archives Division.
Image Databases and Digital Resources We provide access to many databases and indexes. Search Databases and Digital Resources
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 Search for Exempt Charities Search for organizations that applied for and received the annual $50,000 and under exemption. These are organizations that do not raise and do not intend to solicit $50,000 or more in contributions. Organizations listed in this search have
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
Charitable Organization Exemption Request Guide If your organization does not solicit and receive and does not actually raise or receive gross contributions from the public in excess of $50,000 during a fiscal year, it may qualify for an Exemption pursuant to T.C.A. § 48-101-502 (a)(2)
Information for Application Assistants Application Assistants help individuals apply to participate in the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality program. Image
Safe at Home - Useful Links and Information This guide provides links to our forms, documents, and links to resources for victims of domestic abuse, stalking, human trafficking, rape, sexual battery, or any other sexual offense. Image
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
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
The Tennessee State Library & Archives’ TN225 Lunchtime Speaker Series Takes a Look Back at Tennessee’s Centennial Celebration The first Tennessee State Library & Archives Lunchtime Speaker Series event, a look back at Tennessee’s Centennial Celebration led by the preeminent expert on the subject, Historian David E. Ewing, will be Friday, Sept. 10, from noon to 1 p
Second Saturday Tours of the Tennessee State Library & Archives Continue this Week Second Saturday tours of the beautiful new state-of-the-art Tennessee State Library & Archives on the northeast corner of the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville are back this Saturday, Aug. 14.