The Tennessee Department of State Business Services Division allows you to search and access information on Business Registration and Annual Reporting. The Tennessee One Stop Business Resource center provides Electronic Filing services and information on Starting a Business.  In order to register a new corporation, visit the Business Registration Checklist first. You may search Uniform Commercial Code filings online through the Department of State.

Corporations: The Business Services Division & the Ohio Business Gateway offer Business Registration instructions, forms & fees, certificate ordering & validation, and the ability to electronically file certain forms.

Ÿ         Business Registration Checklist

Ÿ         File Annual Reports Online

Ÿ         Business Name Availability Search

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Operates a filing and retrieval center for UCC financing statements at the state level. You may Access UCC Filings and Searches from here. (UCC Home)

Ÿ         UCC Searches Online

Trademarks: Registers trademarks, service marks & trade names to distinguish goods, services or businesses from those of another.

Ÿ         Trademarks Home

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Ÿ         Search Business Information

Ÿ         Trademarks Search