Tennessee Secretary of State

Nov 13, 2025

Access the Tennessee Secretary of State here.

The Tennessee Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing elections, business registrations, and maintaining official state records. This state agency plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations in Tennessee.

Agency Accounts

Tennessee Charitable Organization Account

Access your online account via TNCaB - Tennessee Charities and Business Filing System.

The Tennessee Charitable Organization Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

  • Charity Registration Date : Date that your charity registration was filed in Tennessee.
  • Charitable Organization ID Number

Tennessee Secretary of State Registration Account

The Tennessee Secretary of State Registration Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

  • Secretary of State Control Number : Your 9-digit SOS Control Number may include leading 0s e.g. 000123456.
  • Registration Date : Date that your business registered with the Tennessee Secretary of State.

Find out more on how to stay compliant with the Tennessee Secretary of State:

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