Within the state of Tennessee, a Notary Public can notarize a variety of business documents
including: powers of attorney, affidavits, corporate bylaws, commercial agreements, income
verification forms, and any document requiring a signature acknowledgment, oath, or
affirmation, as long as the signer appears before the notary and provides proper identification.
TN Guidelines about notarizing business documents:
- Common Actions: A notary may acknowledge signatures, administer oaths, take
depositions, and qualify parties to bills in chancery. - Required Identification: The person signing the document must present a valid photo
identification card to the notary public. - Personal Presence: The signer must physically appear before the notary to sign the
document. - Seal and signature: The notary public must sign the document with their official seal and
signature.
Examples of business documents a Tennessee notary can notarize:
- Business contracts
- Employment applications
- Loan documents
- Board meeting minutes
- Power of attorney documents
- Affidavits
- Corporate resolutions
- Change of address forms
