Tennessee Certified Copies

Education about Tennessee Certified Copies

What are Tennessee certified copies?

Tennessee certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.

The Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services issues certified copies with an endorsement, stamp, or certificate. Certified copies are sometimes required to secure a bank loan, apply for a certificate of authority, and obtain business licenses.

What documents can be certified?

You can typically have most corporate filings certified, including:

• Articles of formation
• Articles of amendment
• Certificate of authority
• Mergers
• Annual filings, such as annual reports
• Fictitious name or DBA registration
• Dissolution and withdrawals

Where can I obtain Tennessee certified copies?

Only the Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services can issue Tennessee certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.

Tennessee Secretary of State - Division of Business Services

Physical Address:
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Snodgrass Tower, 3rd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243


Mailing Address:
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Snodgrass Tower, 6th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: (615) 741-2286

Website: https://sos.tn.gov/business-services
Name Search: https://tnbear.tn.gov/ECommerce/FilingSearch.aspx
Online Filing: https://tnbear.tn.gov/ecommerce/default.aspx
Email: business.services@tn.gov