What Can a Notary Do in Tennessee? A Guide from Legally Yours in Franklin

When it comes to handling life’s important documents—real estate closings, affidavits, marriage licenses—you want to make sure it’s done right, legally, and with integrity. At Legally Yours, based in Franklin and proudly serving the Middle Tennessee area, we make notarization simple and professional.

Led by veteran entertainer and certified notary Michael Parise, our team brings a unique blend of personality, precision, and professionalism to every signing. But what exactly can a Tennessee notary do—and what’s off-limits?

Let’s break it down.

✅ What a Notary Can Do in Tennessee

In Tennessee, notaries public are empowered by the state to perform a variety of official duties. At Legally Yours, we offer all of the following notarial services:

• Administer Oaths & Affirmations Whether you’re giving a sworn statement or affidavit, we can legally witness and administer the oath.

• Take Acknowledgments If you're signing a power of attorney, deed, or other legal document, we confirm your identity and willingness to sign.

• Deposition Services Need to record testimony for a legal case? We can legally take depositions.

• Officiate Weddings That’s right—Tennessee notaries can solemnize marriages. Whether you want a traditional ceremony or a comedy-infused wedding, Michael Parise and Legally Yours have you covered.

• Remote Online Notarization (RON)Can’t meet in person? With proper identity verification, we can notarize your documents digitally from anywhere.

• Qualify Parties in Chancery Cases For those involved in chancery court cases, we can administer necessary oaths.

❌ What a Notary Cannot Do

Even the most professional notaries have boundaries. In Tennessee, notaries (including those at Legally Yours) are not allowed to:

• Give Legal Advice We can explain the notarization process, but we’re not attorneys—legal guidance must come from a licensed lawyer.

• Draft Legal Documents While we can notarize them, we can’t create legal forms or contracts for you.

• Notarize Vital Records Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage/divorce certificates, social security cards, and driver’s licenses cannot be notarized.

• Notarize for Immediate Family To maintain impartiality, we don’t notarize documents involving spouses, parents, children, or siblings.

• Use the Term “Notario Público” This misleading term, often misinterpreted in Spanish-speaking communities, is prohibited unless the notary is also a licensed attorney.

• Notarize When Personally Involved If we have a personal or financial interest in the document, we step back—it’s about ethics and trust.

🛡️ Notary Requirements in Tennessee

All Tennessee notaries must:

• Hold a $10,000 surety bond

• Use a registered notary seal with specific legal language

• Operate with professional impartiality and accuracy

At Legally Yours, we meet or exceed every requirement—and take pride in our flawless service.

Serving Franklin and All of Middle Tennessee

Whether you live in Franklin, Brentwood, Nashville, or anywhere across Middle Tennessee, Michael Parise and Legally Yours are here to help. We offer mobile, in-office, and remote notarizations with flexible scheduling and fast turnaround.

Need to get legally hitched, finalize a contract, or make something official?

📞 Call or Text: 310-770-6753📍 Serving: Franklin, Nashville, Brentwood & Middle TN📧 Email: mparise@gmail.com🌐 Visit: www.legallyyoursnotary.com

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