Filing Your Tennessee LLC Online — sos.tn.gov Guide
Tennessee accepts LLC formation filings online through sos.tn.gov. Online filing is faster (5-7 days vs 2-4 weeks mail) and provides immediate confirmation. For the complete formation process.
About the Tennessee SOS Portal
The Tennessee Secretary of State's online filing system:
- Account-based (create free account)
- Immediate confirmation
- Document access after approval
- Payment by credit card or electronic check
What You Need
- LLC name (verified available)
- Registered agent name and Tennessee address
- Number of members (determines fee)
- Management type
- Payment for $300/member fee
Process
Ready to get started?
Get Started- Go to sos.tn.gov > Business Services > Online Filings
- Create/log into account
- Select "Articles of Organization — LLC" (Form SS-4270)
- Complete all fields
- Pay $300 per member
- Receive confirmation
- Wait 5-7 business days for processing
FAQ
Can I file by mail instead?
Yes. Download Form SS-4270, complete it, and mail with payment to the SOS office in Nashville. Processing: 2-4 weeks.
Is expedited processing available?
Tennessee offers 24-hour expedited processing for an additional fee. Check sos.tn.gov for current expedited pricing.