TN HB1923

Requires notary public applicants to complete a minimum 6-hour education course and pass a written examination administered by the Secretary of State, with exemptions for licensed attorneys and currently commissioned notaries

Mandates notaries maintain records of all notarizations for at least 5 years, including date, type of act, document description, principal names/addresses, identity verification method, and fees charged

Increases the required surety bond for notaries public from $10,000 to $50,000

Establishes eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency, age 18+, high school diploma, English fluency, no felony convictions (unless pardoned), and no prior notarial misconduct

Takes effect January 1, 2027 for substantive provisions, with immediate effect for administrative rule-making purposes