Examination admission requirements: You must have taken and passed the NYS Notary Public Examination. Notary Public applications must now be submitted using the online application portal.Successfully complete your NY Notary Application with this guide. To qualify for a public office a person must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be in compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA 8-18-101). Complete a Notary Application and Bond Form (PDF). Your name must match your signature and the application must be notarized. Bring the bond and your driver's license to the clerk's office to complete an application.