Senate Bill 1051, also known as House Bill 1340, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the requirements for online notaries public. The bill introduces a new requirement for applicants to complete a course of instruction on online notarization and pass an examination provided by the course provider. This course must cover notarial laws, technology procedures for online notarizations, and ethical requirements for online notaries. Additionally, the course must be approved by the secretary of state or their authorized representative.

The bill also modifies existing language in Section 8-16-306 by redesignating certain subdivisions and updating the certification requirements for applicants. Specifically, it replaces the previous certification language with a requirement that applicants certify their understanding and compliance with the relevant laws and rules. The changes outlined in this bill are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8-16-306(b), 8-16-306, 8-16-306(c)(7)