Notary Public - As introduced, requires the secretary of state to appoint notaries public to commissions in this state; prescribes additional requirements to be commissioned as a notary public in this state. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 16 and Title 23.

HB 1923 would require new notaries in Tennessee to complete a 6-hour approved training course covering state notary laws, document authentication, and ethics, and pass a written exam administered by the Secretary of State. It also adds a county commission review step to verify applicants' character and fitness before the Secretary of State can issue a commission. The bill aims to strengthen standards for notaries following concerns about fraudulent documents, as stated in its preamble. These requirements would directly affect individuals seeking to become or renew their notary commission in Tennessee.