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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Tennessee

Tennessee sets no fixed maximum notary fee and allows reasonable fees, and online notarization by two-way audio and video has been authorized since July 1, 2019.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Tennessee at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
No dollar maximum (reasonable fee)
Remote online notarization
Yes
The signer appears before a commissioned online notary public by two-way audio and video under Secretary of State rules.
RON law and effective date
Tenn. Code 8-16-301 and following, effective July 1, 2019
Enacted by 2018 Senate Bill 1758.

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The rules in Tennessee

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Tennessee?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Tennessee: No dollar maximum (reasonable fee).

Is remote online notarization allowed in Tennessee?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Tennessee: yes. The signer appears before a commissioned online notary public by two-way audio and video under Secretary of State rules.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Tennessee, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Tennessee: Tenn. Code 8-16-301 and following, effective July 1, 2019. Enacted by 2018 Senate Bill 1758.

Where do the Tennessee notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Tenn. Code 8-21-1201 and Tenn. Code 8-16-302. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.