Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 461: 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.

In committee Last action February 5, 2025: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 461 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican).