Service
Existing Businesses
sign document

File Annual Reports

File an Annual Report for a business entity registered in the State of Tennessee.
https://tncab.tnsos.gov/portal
Service
document with checkmark

GoVoteTN - Information for Voters

GoVoteTN is a portal for Tennesseans to access election information. The services and information provided are maintained by the Tennessee Secretary of State's Division of Elections.
Service
Voter Registration
Vote Icon

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
https://ovr.govote.tn.gov/
Service
Educators & Students
Group People Icon

Summer Camp

Historians in Training: Junior Archivist Summer Camp at the Library & Archives
Service
Group People Icon

Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking

The Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking (TBAT) initiative is a comprehensive statewide program led by the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office. Click here to Sign Up
https://tbat.tnsos.gov/
Service
search

Business Entity Search

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.
https://tncab.tnsos.gov/business-entity-search
Service
Gaming
document

Apply for a Gaming Event

The Tennessee Nonprofit Gaming Law allows eligible 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) organizations to hold an annual “game of chance” fundraising event. In order to conduct such an event, an organization must file the following with the division:
https://tncab.tnsos.gov/
Service

Facts & Figures

From Elections to Business Services to the Tennessee State Library & Archives, the Department of State impacts the lives of Tennesseans every day. Facts & Figures is an annual report the Secretary of State's office creates to show the
Service
GoVoteTN
Mobile Phone

Download the GoVoteTN App

Find where to vote, sample ballots, elected officials and districts, county election commissioners, polling locations, and election results.
Guide

Charitable Gaming Event FAQs

The Tennessee Nonprofit Gaming Law allows eligible 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) organizations to hold an annual “game of chance” fundraising event. In order to conduct such an event, an organization must file an Annual Gaming Event Application

Direction Sign
Guide
Voting

How to Early Vote - In Person
Guide
Voter Registration

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
Guide
History and Genealogy

City Directories at the Library & Archives
Guide
Absentee Voting

Guide to Absentee Voting

Tennessee law allows for absentee voting only under certain circumstances. Eligibility for absentee voting is determined by state law and registration for absentee voting is managed by your county of residence. Some residents may qualify

Envelope
Service
Gaming
search files

Search for Gaming Events

Search the list of approved gaming events.
https://tncab.tnsos.gov/portal/charity-event-search
Service
ID with checkmark

Check My Voter Registration Status

Check My Voter Registration Status
https://tnmap.tn.gov/voterlookup/
Guide
Voter Registration

How to Update your Voter Registration

This guide outlines how to change your voter registration name or address.
Service
Election Information

Election Day

This page provides helpful links for Election Day
Service
Election Information
Calendar Icon

Elections Calendar

Key Dates for 2026 Election Cycle May Primary Election Information 2026 Local Election Schedule
Service
Accessible Books & Media
2 Books stacked with arrow

Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

These services are provided to all Tennesseans by a grant from the State Library & Archives to the Nashville Public Library. Follow the link for more information.
https://tndeaflibrary.nashville.gov/
Service
Accessible Books & Media
2 Books stacked with arrow

LABM: Order Books Online

Tennessee Library for Accessible Books and Media online catalog.
https://readsopac.loc.gov/WebReadsOPAC/
Service
New Charities
document with heart

Register or Renew a Charity Online

The Tennessee Charitable Registration System offers a convenient way for users to easily register a charity online.
https://tncab.tnsos.gov/
Service
Existing Charities
search

Charitable Entity Search

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
https://tncab.tnsos.gov/portal/registered-charities-search
Service
Other Key Services
cloud document

Purchase Database Downloads

The Secretary of State's Division of Businesses offers customers the ability to purchase and download the Business Entity Database, Motor Vehicle Temporary Lien Database, UCC Database, UCC Images, and Trademark Images through the website.
Service
Librarians & Archivists

Tennessee Libraries ListServ

The TN-Libraries ListServ provides an open forum for discussion of any library related topic.
Service
Librarians & Archivists

Summer Reading Program

Information about the statewide reading program sponsored by the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
Service
Librarians & Archivists

Planning & Development

This department provides professional leadership and assistance in focused areas for all public libraries in the state.
Service
Title VI Forms
document

Title VI Self Survey

https://titlevi.tnsos.org/
Service

Tennessee Safe At Home Address Confidentiality Program Video
Service
Mobile video with play button

What is a Public Record? (Video)
Service
Educators & Students
Book

TN Blue Book Student Edition

An external link to our Tennessee Blue Book: A History of Tennessee - Student Edition
https://tnsoshistory.com/
Service
Archives Development
4 books standing up

Archives Development Program

The Archives Development Program works with county and municipal governments to improve the storage conditions of and access to local government records.
Service
Librarians & Archivists
closed book with arrow

Public Library Services & Resources

View a list of our Public Library Services and Resources
Service
RDA Records
Certificate

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
Service
Title VI Training
Mobile video with play button

Title VI Training Video

https://youtu.be/lw0mefqIZ5Y
Service
No Trespass Public Notice List

No Trespass Public Notice List

Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. Title 39, Chapter 14, Section 405, it is the duty of the Secretary of State to make the No Trespass Public Notice List available to the public. Forms: Application for the No Trespass Public Notice List Withdrawal
Service
Executive Orders

1995-2002 Executive Orders Governor Don Sundquist

Service
Executive Orders

2003-2010 Executive Orders Governor Phil Bredesen
Service
Executive Orders

2011–2018 Executive Orders Governor Bill Haslam

Service
Executive Orders

Executive Orders Governor Bill Lee
Service
Division of Publications

Writ of Election for State House of Representatives District 29

Download a copy of the Writ of Election for State House of Representatives District 29
Service
Division of Publications

Correctional Officer Firearm State Identification Card

State Identification Firearm Cards are issued upon request to correctional officers and inmate relations coordinators pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1350(f).
Service
City Charters

List of City Charters

Public Chapter No. 808 of the 105th General Assembly requires each Tennessee municipality and county to post, no later than Jan. 1, 2009, its charter of incorporation on a Web site maintained by the municipality or county or on the Web site
Service
Acts and Resolutions

102nd General Assembly 2001-2002

Pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 6, Section 116 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, it is the duty of the Secretary of State to prepare and distribute the printed acts of the General Assembly. "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Service
Acts and Resolutions

101st General Assembly 1999-2000

Pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 6, Section 116 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, it is the duty of the Secretary of State to prepare and distribute the printed acts of the General Assembly. "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Service
Acts and Resolutions

100th General Assembly Public Acts 1997-1998

Pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 6, Section 116 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, it is the duty of the Secretary of State to prepare and distribute the printed acts of the General Assembly. "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Service
Acts and Resolutions

103rd General Assembly 2003-2004

Pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 6, Section 116 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, it is the duty of the Secretary of State to prepare and distribute the printed acts of the General Assembly. "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Service
Acts and Resolutions

104th General Assembly 2005-2006

Pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 6, Section 116 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, it is the duty of the Secretary of State to prepare and distribute the printed acts of the General Assembly. "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the

Basic page

Create an Account in TNCaB to File an Annual Report

Written and video instructions are listed below to aid users in learning how to set up a new TNCaB account and use the Tennessee Charities and Business online filing system. To file an Annual Report, you MUST first create a TNCaB Account