HB1923

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 16 and Title 23, relative to notaries public.

Introduced·1/22/26
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Tennessee HB1923 amends notary public regulations, enhancing training, testing, and record-keeping requirements.

Tennessee HB1923 introduces significant changes to the requirements for notaries public. It mandates a notary public basic education course, a written examination, and a competency certificate from the county commission. Notaries must keep detailed records of all notarizations, including dates, jurats, and identification details. The bill also increases the bond amount for notaries from $10,000 to $50,000. These changes aim to modernize and strengthen the standards for notaries public in Tennessee.

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History

Mar 18

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Mar 11

House

Action Def. in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee to Special Calendar for 3/18/2026

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026