The Change Of Address Form for Notary Public for Tennessee is the form a Davidson County notary public completes and sends to the Davidson County Clerk's Office after moving a residence or principal place of business to another Tennessee county. It records the new and previous addresses and carries the applicant's notarized signature. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form itself is published by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
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What is Change Of Address Form for Notary Public for Tennessee – Davidson County, TN?
Change Of Address Form for Notary Public for Tennessee is the Davidson County, Tennessee form that a current notary public mails to the Davidson County Clerk's Office to report a move of residence or principal place of business to another Tennessee county.
The form asks for the full name exactly as it appears on the current commission and the expiration date of the most current commission. It then collects the new address information, in two blocks: residence (street, city, state, ZIP code, phone) and business (employer name, street, city, state, ZIP code, phone), plus an e-mail address. The previous residence and business addresses follow. The applicant signs, and the signature must be notarized: the form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed block with the county, the date, the notary's signature and seal, and the date the notary's commission expires.
The form is part of the notary public process run through the Marriage and Notary Department of the Davidson County Clerk, as described on the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County notary page. A fee applies to a change of address, payable by check to the Davidson County Clerk.
This form is not the application to become a notary or to renew a commission. Those use the Tennessee Notary Application, which the County Clerk's page describes separately. The Clerk's Office assists notary applicants but does not notarize documents.
Who needs to file Change Of Address Form for Notary Public for Tennessee – Davidson County, TN?
All current Davidson County notaries public who relocate their residence or principal place of business to another Tennessee county must submit this form. The Davidson County Clerk's page describes the same rule: a notary changing residence or principal place of business to another Tennessee county submits a notarized change of address form to the county clerk of the county that elected them.
Points to keep in mind:
- The form is for current notaries. Someone applying to become a notary, or renewing a commission, uses the Tennessee Notary Application instead.
- The trigger is a move to another Tennessee county, of the residence or of the principal place of business. The form states no requirement for other kinds of moves.
- The applicant signs, and that signature must be notarized. The form names no representative who may sign for the notary.
When to file Change Of Address Form for Notary Public for Tennessee – Davidson County, TN
Submit the form when you move your residence or principal place of business to another Tennessee county while holding a Davidson County notary commission. No separate due date is printed on the form, so check with the Marriage and Notary Department at 615-862-6256 if you need to know how quickly the Clerk expects it. Have your current commission in front of you, because the form asks for your name as it appears on the commission and for the expiration date of the most current commission. Get your signature notarized before you mail the form, since an unnotarized form is not complete.
Documents you need
- A check payable to the Davidson County Clerk for the change-of-address fee; the form directs you to include it with the mailed application.
- The applicant's notarized signature on the form itself: the sworn-to-and-subscribed block must be completed by a notary public, with seal, before mailing.
How to fill out Change Of Address Form for Notary Public for Tennessee – Davidson County, TN
Enter your name and commission date
Print your full name as it appears on your current commission: first, middle and last. Then enter the expiration date of your most current commission in the month/day/year spaces.
Fill in the new residence
Under NEW ADDRESS INFORMATION, RESIDENCE, enter the street number and name, city, state and ZIP code, and the residence phone number.
Fill in the new business address
Under BUSINESS, enter the name of your employer, the street number and name, city, state and ZIP code, and the business phone number.
Add your e-mail address
Write your e-mail address in the E-MAIL ADDRESS line.
Enter your previous addresses
Under PREVIOUS ADDRESS INFORMATION, enter your former residence and your former business address, each with street number and name, city, state and ZIP code.
Sign before a notary public
Sign on the Applicant's Signature line; the signature must be notarized. The notary completes the sworn block: county, day, month and year, signature and seal, and the date the notary's commission expires.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that your name matches your commission and that every block is filled. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, sign it before the notary, and prepare the mailing and the check described under How to submit.
How to submit Change Of Address Form for Notary Public for Tennessee – Davidson County, TN
The form is submitted by mail to the Davidson County Clerk's Office, with the fee enclosed.
- By mail: complete the form, have the applicant's signature notarized and mail it to the Davidson County Clerk's Office. The form lists P.O. Box 196333, Nashville, TN 37219-6333 and 523 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN 37228.
- Fee: a fee applies. Include a check payable to the Davidson County Clerk. For the current amount, call the Marriage and Notary Department at 615-862-6256.
The form names no online, in-person or other channel. Send the original notarized form, not a blank or unsigned copy. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing the form without notarizing the applicant's signature; the form states the signature must be notarized.
- Leaving out the check or making it payable to someone other than the Davidson County Clerk.
- Entering a name that differs from the full name printed on the current commission.
- Using this form to apply for or renew a notary commission; those use the Tennessee Notary Application.
- Skipping the previous residence or business address blocks, or the commission expiration date.
- Expecting the Davidson County Clerk's Office to notarize the form; its page says the office does not notarize documents.
- Sending the form to a different county clerk instead of the clerk of the county that elected you.
Frequently asked questions
Who has to file the notary public change of address form in Davidson County?
Every current Davidson County notary public who moves a residence or principal place of business to another Tennessee county. The Clerk's page adds that the notarized form goes to the county clerk of the county that elected the notary.
Does the change of address form for a notary have to be notarized?
Yes. The form says the applicant's signature must be notarized, and it includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed block for the notary's signature, seal and commission expiration date. The Davidson County Clerk's Office does not notarize documents, so use another notary.
Is there a fee to change a notary's address in Davidson County?
Yes. A fee applies and is paid by check made payable to the Davidson County Clerk, enclosed with the mailed form. The amount is not given here; call the Marriage and Notary Department at 615-862-6256 to confirm it before you mail.
Where do I mail the notary change of address form?
Mail it to the Davidson County Clerk's Office. The form lists P.O. Box 196333, Nashville, TN 37219-6333 and 523 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN 37228. It names no online or in-person channel.
Is this the same as the notary public application or renewal?
No. This form only reports a move to another Tennessee county. New and renewal applications use the Tennessee Notary Application, which the Davidson County Clerk's page describes separately, with its own steps and fees.
What do I need to write on the form?
Your full name as on your current commission, the expiration date of that commission, your new residence and business address details with phones, an e-mail address, and your previous residence and business addresses, followed by your notarized signature.
Can I fill out the notary change of address form online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Davidson County and does not file the form; you still get your signature notarized and mail it with the check to the County Clerk.
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