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Tennessee Certificate of Existence
Tennessee calls this a Certificate of Existence. The Tennessee Secretary of State's Business Services Division issues it to confirm your Tennessee entity is current with annual reports.
From
50USD
Typical TAT
Immediate
Validity
90 days
Online
Yes
Available options
Choose your delivery option. All prices include the Tennessee state filing fee.
Standard
ImmediateOnline via TNBEAR portal
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Why you need it
Common requests in Tennessee
Tennessee businesses use Certificates of Existence for healthcare contracts (Nashville is a major health hub), banking, music industry transactions, and inter-state work.
How it works
The Tennessee process
Tennessee processes certificates within 1-2 business days. State fee is $20.
Tennessee Secretary of StateTennessee specifics
Tennessee has both annual report requirements AND franchise tax obligations. Both must be current for good standing.
Quick facts
Everything about Certificate of Existence in Tennessee.
Issuing officeTennessee Secretary of State
Official document nameCertificate of Existence
Alternate namesCertificate of Good Standing
Validity90 days
Online availableYes
NotesTN requires annual reports and franchise tax compliance.
FAQ
Tennessee Certificate of Existence, asked & answered.
Neighbors
Operating in multiple states?
Many Tennessee businesses also need certificates from neighboring states.
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