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In Tennessee, notaries must post a bond of $10,000. The notary may use a surety firm authorized to operate in Tennessee or may use two or more personal sureties to post the bond. The county must approve personal sureties.
Background
Tennessee notaries are regulated by the Department of State's Notary Commission. Notaries are county public officials who are elected by voters and must reside in the county in which they serve.
Purpose of the Bond
The bond requirement is authorized by Section 8-16-104 of the Tennessee Code. The bond is payable to the State of Tennessee in the event that the notary fails to discharge the duties of the office faithfully.
Duties
An elected notary administers oaths and witnesses legal documents such as affidavits and depositions. The notary may perform these duties in any county in the state.
Misconduct
You can file complaints about a notary in the county of election. In the case of misconduct, the notary may be required to forfeit the bond. A notary may be removed from office through the electoral process.
Additional Information
A notary is elected for a term of four years. A notary who continues to act in an official capacity beyond this term is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source:
Tennessee Notary Public Handbook
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