INSTRUCTIONS: TENNESSEE APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY (NONPROFIT) (Form SS-4432)

In order to incorporate a nonprofit company in the state of Tennessee, you must file an application with the secretary of state. This form SS-4423 is available on the official website of the state of Tennessee. A filing fee of $100 must be submitted along with your application.

Tennessee Application For Certificate Of Authority (Nonprofit) SS-4432 Step 1: In section one, give the name of your nonprofit business.

Tennessee Application For Certificate Of Authority (Nonprofit) SS-4432 Step 2: In section two, give the state or county under which you are incorporating your business.

Tennessee Application For Certificate Of Authority (Nonprofit) SS-4432 Step 3: In section three, give the month, date and year of the incorporation of the nonprofit in question. If you do not wish for this business to be in effect perpetually, give the period for which it will be in operation.

Tennessee Application For Certificate Of Authority (Nonprofit) SS-4432 Step 4: In section four, give the complete street address of your nonprofit business, including the zip code.

Tennessee Application For Certificate Of Authority (Nonprofit) SS-4432 Step 5: In section five, give the name and complete office of your registered agent.

Tennessee Application For Certificate Of Authority (Nonprofit) SS-4432 Step 6: In section six, give the names and business addresses of all business officers. Attach additional sheets as necessary. In section seven, do the same for the board of directors.

Tennessee Application For Certificate Of Authority (Nonprofit) SS-4432 Step 7: Section eight is only for businesses which have been doing business before filing this application. If so, give the date on which you began doing business.

Tennessee Application For Certificate Of Authority (Nonprofit) SS-4432 Step 8: In section nine, indicate whether the nonprofit has members or not with a check mark.

Tennessee Application For Certificate Of Authority (Nonprofit) SS-4432 Step 9: In section 11, indicate whether your business would be considered a public benefit corporation or a mutual benefit corporation.

Tennessee Application For Certificate Of Authority (Nonprofit) SS-4432 Step 10: In section 12, give the date on which you wish for this certificate to take effect if you do not wish for this happen when it is filed.

Tennessee Application For Certificate Of Authority (Nonprofit) SS-4432 Step 11: Sign and date your name. Enter your capacity relating to the business and the name of the corporation.