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As of May 17, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. we have processed all corporate documents received in our office through May 17, 2013 and annual reports received in our office through May 17, 2013.

 
Form or Register a new Business:
  • File documents to form or register a new business with the Tennessee Secretary of State.
Search Business Information:
  • Search for general information about a business, such as location and filing history, by business name or Secretary of State control number.
Search Business Name Availability:
  • Search the business services database to determine if a business name is available.
Request a Certificate of Existence:
  • Request, pay for, receive, and/or verify a Certificate of Existence online.
File an Annual Report:
  • File or prepare an Annual Report for a business entity registered in the State of Tennessee.
Update Mailing Address:
  • Update the Mailing Address for a business entity registered in the State of Tennessee.
File a Registered Agent Change:
  • File or prepare a Registered Agent Change online. (By Agent or by Business Entity)
Download Database:
  • Download the Tennessee Business Services business entity database.