How to Become a Tennessee Notary in 2026
Tennessee notaries are Governor-appointed. The application must be notarized by another TN notary before submission. A $10,000 surety bond must be filed with the County Clerk. As of 2025 (HB 1340, enacted April 8, 2025),
Commission Cost
~$120–$220
NSA-Ready Cost
~$385–$835
Signing Fee
$100–$175
Commission Term
4 years
Governor-Appointed · Application Must Be Notarized · $10K Bond at County Clerk · RON Needs HB 1340 Course
Tennessee notaries are Governor-appointed. The application must be notarized by another TN notary before submission. A $10,000 surety bond must be filed with the County Clerk. As of 2025 (HB 1340), RON requires completing an online notary course and exam before offering remote notarization services.
Best Tennessee Notary Training Programs (2026)
1. NNA (Tennessee Package)Best Supply Package
Tennessee commission package with supplies. Verify pricing at NNA.
2. Loan Signing System (LSS)Best NSA Training
#1 rated NSA training. Tennessee NSAs earn $100–$175/signing. $347 or 4x$97/mo.
3. NNA NSA CertificationIndustry Standard
Background check + NSA certification. $199 or $299.
Best Tennessee Notary Training Programs
All 2 schools are Tennessee Tennessee Secretary of State (Governor-appointed)-approved. Price: Low to High.
Quick Price Comparison (Course Only)
NNA NSA Certification
Industry Standard CredentialStarting at
$199
- Industry-standard background check required by Tennessee title companies
- NSA Certification Training and Exam (80%+ passing)
- Listing on SigningAgent.com directory included
Available Packages (2)
Background Screening + Training
- Background Screening
- NSA Certification Training and Exam
- Listing on SigningAgent.com
Loan Signing System (LSS) - Mark Wills
Best NSA Training CourseStarting at
$347
- #1 rated NSA training — 100,000+ students nationwide
- Nashville Metro (Davidson/Williamson/Rutherford) is Tennessee's top NSA market
- Includes LSS Certification
- 4 months LIVE 1:1 mentorship + biweekly coaching calls
- 100% money-back guarantee within 30 days
Available Packages (1)
Six Figure Course
- NSA Training + LSS Certification
- 9-Step Notary Business Blueprint
- All 5 loan signing video walkthroughs
- 4 months mentorship + coaching
- 300+ companies hiring signing agents
- Payment plan: 4 x $97/month
Prices verified March 2026. Prices may change. Always confirm current pricing on the school's website before enrolling.
How Much Do Tennessee Notary Signing Agents Earn?
Signing Fee
$100–$175
Per appointment
Top Market
Nashville Metro (Davidson/Williamson/Rutherford)
Highest volume
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a notary in
Tennessee notaries are Governor-appointed. The application must be notarized by another TN notary before submission. A $10,000 surety bond must be filed with the County Clerk. As of 2025 (HB 1340, enacted April 8, 2025), RON requires completing an online notary course and exam before offering remote notarization services.
How long is a Tennessee notary commission?
A Tennessee notary commission lasts 4 years.
How much does it cost to become a Tennessee notary?
Basic commission: ~$120–$220. NSA-ready total: ~$385–$835.
How much do Tennessee notary signing agents earn?
Typical Tennessee signing fees: $100–$175 per loan signing. Nashville Metro (Davidson/Williamson/Rutherford) is the top market. Full-time operators earn ,000-,000+ with direct title relationships.
Does Tennessee support Remote Online Notarization (RON)?
Authorized since July 1, 2019; HB 1340 (2025) requires online course + exam for RON capability.
Income Disclaimer: Salary figures are estimates based on publicly available data and vary significantly by state, market, experience level, employer type, and individual effort. Past or average earnings are not a guarantee of future results. CertLaunch makes no income guarantees of any kind.
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