Obtain and complete an application from your County Clerk's office. Submit the completed application to your County Clerk with the application fee.The easiest way is to call or visit the county clerk's website for information on how to apply for a Tennessee notary commission. The Notary application and bond process for becoming a Notary in Tennessee varies from county to county. Here's what to do in your county. Download our required Tennessee Notary Forms. 1. Properly read, complete, and sign. Form 2301 - Application for Appointment as. Complete an application form from your county clerk's office. This Notary Application is a legal binding document between you and Hawkins County.