Ordering Images and Microfilm Digitization The Tennessee State Library & Archives is home to hundreds of thousands of photographs and images as well as to a vast microfilm collection of county records, newspapers, and manuscripts. These collections depict the rich and diverse
Image Order Records from TSLA For a fee, the Library and Archives can research records and if found, will photocopy and and send a copy via mail or e-mail. Most records sent via mail can also be certified for an additional $5.00 fee. Select a record type below to see
Image Certificate of Records Destruction When records are destroyed, a Certificate of Records Destruction (CRD) form must be filled out and submitted to Records Management. This form documents the destruction date, record series, RDA number, date range for the records, volume
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 Statewide RDA List A Records Disposition Authorization (RDA) defines the proper storage and disposal method for a State record series. It includes a description of the record series, a retention schedule, destruction method, and other information. A statewide
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 Effective RDAs A Records Disposition Authorization (RDA) defines the proper storage and disposal method for a State record series. It includes a description of the record series, a retention schedule, destruction method, and other information. The Records
Image File Annual Reports File an Annual Report for a business entity registered in the State of Tennessee.
Image File a Motor Vehicle Temporary Lien Online Use the online wizard to create a new Motor Vehicle Temporary Lien Application. It can be filed online if payment is made using an e-check, credit card or debit card or can be printed to mail in with a paper check.
Image State Records Center This link will take you to the external website of the State Records Center
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.
Search for Motor Vehicle Temporary Liens Online access to Motor Vehicle Temporary Lien records. Search by debtor name, VIN, or document number to obtain information on Motor Vehicle Temporary Liens. Search for Motor Vehicle Temporary Liens
File Articles of Correction on a Motor Vehicle Temporary Lien Download a fillable 'PDF' file to be used to submit Articles of Correction to a previously filed Motor Vehicle Temporary Lien.
State Records at the Library and Archives Click on a link below to read more about the record type. View Ordering Information Here. Birth and Death Records (Find information about them on our Vital Records Page) Governors Papers Land Grants State Penitentiary Records / State Agency
Tennessee Confederate Soldiers' Home: Applications and Ledgers A searchable index to the Tennessee Confederate Soldiers' Home is available on the Genealogy Index Search Site.
Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications: Soldiers & Widows A searchable index to the Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications is available on the Genealogy Index Search Site.
Best Practices and Procedures We have created a document to help you follow best practices for managing your records. Download our Official Records Management Best Practices and Procedures Image
Tennessee World War I Gold Star Records A searchable index to the Tennessee World War I Gold Star Records is available on the Genealogy Index Search Site.
Vital Records at the Library and Archives Vital records include records of birth, death, marriage and divorce. The Library & Archives holds some historic vital records. Please select a record type to read more about what is available. To find 1922 and 1972 vital records online Image
Tennessee World War I Veterans' Questionnaires A searchable index to the Tennessee World War I Veterans' Questionnaires is available on the Genealogy Index Search Site.
Tennessee Legislative Petitions Legislative petitions are original documents that were submitted to the Tennessee General Assembly, requesting that legislative action be taken on matters of concerns to individuals, municipal governments or county governments. If the law
Information for Application Assistants Application Assistants help individuals apply to participate in the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality program. Image
Tennessee World War I Veterans : An Introduction A searchable index to the Tennessee World War I Veterans / Ex-Soldiers in World War I is available on the Genealogy Index Search Site.
Tennessee Civil War Veterans' Questionnaires Index and Sample Questionnaires at http://sharetngov.tnsosfiles.com/tsla/history/military/quest.htm
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
Miscellaneous Records & Materials at the Library and Archives Click on a record to read more information about it. View Ordering Information Here. Brief Biographical Sketches / Tennessee Biographical Index City Directories and Telephone Books Newspapers Funeral Home Records Manuscripts Collections
Early North Carolina / Tennessee Land Grants at the Tennessee State Library and Archives Read about Early North Carolina / Tennessee Land Grants at the Tennessee State Library and Archives
Inventories of County Records on Microfilm Roll-by-roll listings for individual counties are added to this page on an on-going basis. There is no inventory for Knox County. Click Here for information on how to order county microfilm reels
Early Tennessee Tax Lists at the Tennessee State Library and Archives Tennessee tax lists can be used to locate families, document historic properties and study community history. Early tax lists generally include all white males over 21 and indicate whether they owned land or slaves. They usually do not
Guide to Manuscript Materials This is a guide on researching with manuscripts. Manuscripts Finding Aids | Foreword | Using the Online Guide | Abbreviations
The Spanish American War Index to Service Abstracts in Tennessee Volunteer Units During the Spanish American War (1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th Tennessee Infantry) A searchable index to Tennessee Volunteer Units in the Spanish-American War is available on the Genealogy
Funeral Home Records at the Tennessee State Library and Archives: Books & Manuscripts County Name Index : A B C D F G H L M P R S T U W
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Where can I find Driver’s License information? Driver’s License information can be found at the Tennessee Department of Safety.
How do I find marriage records? You can find information about marriage records in our Guide to Vital Records.