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Tennessee Notary Bond

Tennessee requires every notary public to post a $10,000 surety bond before entering the duties of office. Notaries are elected by their county legislative body and commissioned by the Governor for a four-year term, and the bond is filed with the county clerk. Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is separate and optional.

What you're buying

  • The Tennessee notary surety bond that backs your commission.

Purchase, application, and issuance are completed through The Southern Agency's secure checkout — the licensed insurance agency behind Notary.Bond.

Tennessee requirement at a glance

Commissioning authority
County legislative body; commissioned by the Governor
Surety bond required
Yes — $10,000
Bond filed with
County clerk
Commission term
4 years
E&O insurance
Optional

State requirements can change. Reviewed on July 29, 2026 — confirm with the Tennessee Secretary of State. Full details on the Tennessee requirements page.

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