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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
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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

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Summer Camp

Historians in Training: Junior Archivist Summer Camp at the Library & Archives
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Election Information, Help America Vote Act

Elections Complaint Forms

Please use one of the following forms to file an election related complaint
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Election Information

Write-In Candidacy Form

All write-in candidates must complete and file this form with the appropriate election office no later than 12:00 noon, prevailing time, on the 50th day before the election. Download Write-In Candidacy Form
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Voter Registration

How to Update your Voter Registration

This guide outlines how to change your voter registration name or address.
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Safe At Home Forms

The forms below may be used to update your contact information with the program, to request assistance verifying your eligibility for public benefits enrollment, or for other purposes.
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Title VI Forms
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Donation Forms
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General

APD Forms & Instructions
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Voter Registration

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.
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Administrative Register

Business Forms & Fees
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Request a Tennessee Blue Book

Use this form to request a Tennessee Blue Book
https://sos.tn.gov/bluebook-request
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Division of Publications

Third-Party Internet Posting Company Website Address Form

Pursuant to T.C.A. § 35-5-101(f), a third-party internet posting company shall submit the company's root domain website address to the Publications Division of the Secretary of State's Office prior to conducting business pursuant to T.C.A.
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Title VI Forms
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File a Title VI Complaint

https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TitleVI_Complaint_Form_English.pdf?VersionId=I4X1SutX9cF5vmEpgLd43wewbXByrePA
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Ordering Records

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
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Rules and Regulations
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File Rules and Notices

View information on how to file Rules and Notices
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Ordering Records
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Order Records from TSLA

For a fee, the Library and Archives can research records and if found, will photocopy and send a copy via mail or e-mail. Most records sent via mail can also be certified for an additional $5.00 fee. Most vital records may be also obtained
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Boards and Commissions Vacancy and Membership Information

Pursuant of T.C.A. § 10-7-601, the secretary of state shall provide for annual updating of the required data and shall annually arrange for the publication of the compiled data from all agencies on or about November 15 of each year. Copies
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Public Records Policy

Requests for copies of documents filed with our Division of Business Services should be made using the form and instructions found here. Requests for all other public records held by the Department of State should be made using Form A
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File New Businesses Online

File documents to form or register a new business with the Tennessee Secretary of State.
https://tncab.tnsos.gov/portal
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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
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Acts and Resolutions

109th General Assembly 1st Extraordinary Session-2015

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
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Acts and Resolutions

109th General Assembly 2nd Extraordinary Session 2016

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
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Administrative Hearings

How to Request a Subpoena

A subpoena is an order compelling a person to appear to testify or produce documents (called a subpoena duces tecum when requesting documents).

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Acts and Resolutions

112th General Assembly 3rd Extraordinary Session-2021

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Acts and Resolutions

111th General Assembly 1st Extraordinary Session-2019

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
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Acts and Resolutions

111th General Assembly 2nd Extraordinary Session-2020

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
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Political Parties

Procedures for Recognition as a Political Party
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Acts and Resolutions
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Acts and Resolutions

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
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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
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Acts and Resolutions

112th General Assembly 1st Extraordinary Session-2021

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
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Acts and Resolutions

112th General Assembly 2nd Extraordinary Session-2021

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
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114th General Assembly 1st Extraordinary Session-2025

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
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Acts and Resolutions

113th General Assembly 1st Extraordinary Session-2023

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
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Contact Safe at Home

If you need additional information about the Safe at Home Program, please contact our office via telephone or email for further assistance. Telephone: (615) 253-3043 Email: TNSOS.SAFE@tnsos.gov Mailing Address: Safe at Home Address
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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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Visitor Information

Use of Library & Archives Materials

Documents, images, and other media in the collections of the Tennessee State Library & Archives are generally open and available for use by individuals for personal or research use. However, the Library & Archives would like to be apprised
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Military/Overseas Voting

How to Vote Absentee for Military and Overseas Voters

Military personnel, their family members and overseas voters may receive their absentee ballot via e-mail or by-mail upon request. Voters may track when the ballot was received by their local county election commission office. The voted
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Title VI Forms
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Title VI Self Survey

https://titlevi.tnsos.org/
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Title VI Forms
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Presentar una Queja de Título VI

https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/TitleVI_Complaint_Form_Spanish.pdf?VersionId=wMSHKj3R8zWjI3G9R6lAmzCGysUe5f0d
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Application Assistants

Information for Application Assistants

Application Assistants help individuals apply to participate in the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality program.

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Tennessee Highway Officials Certification Board

Tennessee Highway Officials Certification Board

The Tennessee Highway Officials Certification Board (THOCB) was created to ensure candidates for the office of chief highway administrative officer in a county are qualified pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-7-104. View the THOCB Meeting
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Help America Vote Act

About the Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

This guide gives information about the Help America Vote Act (HAVA)