It is unlawful for any person who has been commissioned as a notary public, either as a result of election or upon direct appointment by the governor, to take acknowledgments or otherwise act in an official capacity after the expiration of such notary's commission. A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
§ 8-16-101. Election — Residency Requirement — Eligibility
§ 8-16-102. Approval of Notaries
§ 8-16-106. Payment of Fee — Issuance of Commission
§ 8-16-107. Delivery of Commission — Clerk's Record
§ 8-16-113. Title of Notary Public for the State of Tennessee
§ 8-16-115. Expiration of Commission Indicated on Instruments
§ 8-16-116. Receipt of Instruments in Evidence
§ 8-16-117. Notice of Deposition of Notary Public
§ 8-16-120. Acting After Expiration of Commission
§ 8-16-121. Depositions Taken by Notaries Public of Other States