SB 546 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Notary Public - As introduced, adds that a person must complete a course of instruction and pass an examination to qualify to be commissioned as an online notary public; clarifies that an application to be commissioned as an online notary public requires a certification that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and will comply with the applicable rules and requirements promulgated by the secretary of state; adds that a course of instruction for online notarization must include, at a minimum, notarial laws, technology procedures of online notarizations, and ethical requirements for online notaries. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 16, Part 3.

SB 546 requires individuals seeking to become online notaries in Tennessee to complete a training course covering notarial laws, online technology procedures, and ethics, and pass an exam. It also mandates that applicants certify they understand and will comply with state rules and Secretary of State requirements. The bill specifies that online notary training courses must be approved by the Secretary of State. These changes apply directly to people applying for online notary commissions, effective January 1, 2026.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2025