Business and Commerce - As enacted, requires that, in order to resign an agency appointment, a registered agent file a certification with the secretary of state that the agent has mailed written notice of the agent's resignation, instead of a copy of the original statement of resignation, to the principal office of the entity employing the agent. - Amends TCA Title 43, Chapter 38, Part 1; Title 48, Chapter 15; Title 48, Chapter 208; Title 48, Chapter 249; Title 48, Chapter 25; Title 48, Chapter 55; Title 48, Chapter 65; Title 61, Chapter 1; Title 61, Chapter 2 and Title 61, Chapter 3.

HB 499 amends Tennessee law to change the process for registered agents resigning their positions. Instead of submitting a copy of their original resignation statement to the Secretary of State, agents must now certify they mailed written notice of their resignation to the business they represented. This affects registered agents and the businesses employing them, as it updates administrative requirements across multiple code sections (including those governing business filings). The key change replaces a document copy requirement with a certification of mailed notice, ensuring businesses receive direct communication about agent resignations. The law became effective March 28, 2025, after being signed by the Governor.