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Applicants, Application Assistants

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.
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New Charities, Existing Charities

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)
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Applicants

Information for Applicants

This guide contains information for individuals who want to apply to participate in the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program. Eligible individuals can participate at no cost.
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People also ask

How do I apply?

The Office of the Secretary of State has developed an application form that must be used to apply for the program, which captures all required information and must be completed with the assistance of a Certified Application Assistant, who must also sign the application.  The application must be submitted to the Safe at Home Program by a certified application assistant. 

For more information see our Applicant Guide.

What types of business entities file documents with the Secretary of State?
  • Corporations*
  • Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s)*
  • Limited Partnerships (LP’s)*
  • Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP’s)*
  • General Partnerships+ 

*All of the above business entities file formation documents.

+Filings by general partnerships are not for the purpose of forming or maintaining a general partnership in Tennessee. Document filing is for the purpose of providing public notice of basic information about a general partnership, such as the agency authority of its partners, and such filings are optional and voluntary.

How much does it cost to renew a Charity's Registration?

Renewal Filing fees are based the gross revenue for the filing period. Late fees are assessed per month.

For Renewal Dates after 7/1/2021:

Gross Revenue                        Filing Fee

  • $0 to $50,000                                $0.00 *
  • $50,000.01 to $99,999.99          $10.00
  • $100,000.00 to $249,999.99     $10.00
  • $250,000.00 to $499,999.99    $10.00
  • $500,000 and over                        $10.00

Late Fees: $10/month

For Renewal Dates on or before 6/30/2021

Gross Revenue                        Filing Fee

  • $0 to $50,000                                $0.00 *
  • $50,000.01 to $99,999.99          $120.00
  • $100,000.00 to $249,999.99     $160.00
  • $250,000.00 to $499,999.99    $200.00
  • $500,000 and over                       $240.00

Late Fees: $25/month

 

* Based on answers on the renewal form, an organization may qualify for an exemption because they received less than $50,000 in gross contributions from the public. Organizations that qualify for this exemption will not be charged a filing fee for the filing period.