The short version.
The Tennessee voter registration file is a public record you request from the state elections office. You pay a fee, sign a use affidavit, and get the list of registered voters for your district — names, addresses, and registration details. Then you hand it to Motion51 and we load it, geocode it, and cut your turf.
Tennessee prices voter data with a setup fee plus a per-name charge rather than a flat rate, so a statewide list runs into the low thousands while a single county is inexpensive. You must be a Tennessee citizen and certify political-only use.
Where to request it.
- Office
- Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections (Mark Goins)
- Contact
- Phone: (615) 741-7956 | tennessee.elections@tn.gov | 312 Rosa L Parks Ave, Nashville
What it costs.
No flat statewide rate: the State Election Commission sets a computer setup fee ($40 for up to 100,000 voters, $75 above that) plus a per-name charge, so a statewide list runs into the low thousands of dollars while a single county is inexpensive. Confirm the current total with the Division of Elections.
How to request it, step by step.
- Complete the paper voter-list certification form (T.C.A. 2-2-138), certifying you're a Tennessee citizen using the data for political purposes only.
- Decide your geography -- most candidates order county-by-county rather than statewide.
- Submit to the Division of Elections, or to the relevant county election commission.
- Pay the setup fee ($40 for up to 100,000 voters, $75 above that) plus the per-name charge.
- Receive the file.
How long it takes.
Not posted. TN PRA: 7 days. Typical 5-15 business days.
Use restrictions — read before you order.
POLITICAL PURPOSES ONLY. Class B misdemeanor for false cert. TN CITIZENS ONLY (10-7-503).
Costs, forms, and rules change between cycles. Always confirm the current details on the official Tennessee page linked above before you send payment. This page is a plain-language summary, not legal advice.
Tennessee voter file FAQ.
How much does the Tennessee voter file cost?
There's no flat statewide price. The State Election Commission sets a computer setup fee ($40 for up to 100,000 voters, $75 above that) plus a per-name charge, so a statewide list runs into the low thousands of dollars. A single county is inexpensive -- confirm the current total with the Division of Elections.
Who is allowed to buy it?
Tennessee citizens only, for political purposes only (T.C.A. 2-2-138 / 10-7-503). You certify this on the form; a false certification is a Class B misdemeanor.
How long does it take?
Not formally posted; the Tennessee Public Records Act sets a 7-day response window, and delivery is commonly 5-15 business days.
Do I have to load it myself?
No -- send us the file (county-by-county is fine) and Motion51 combines, loads, and maps it into your turf.
Once you have the file, Motion51 takes it from there.
Getting the file is the errand. The campaign is what happens next: loading tens of thousands of addresses, putting them on a map, cutting them into walkable turf, and tracking every door. That's what Motion51 does.
Send us the file the state gives you and we load it in, geocode the addresses, and set up your district so volunteers can start knocking. The app works offline for the stretches where cell coverage drops, and every door is logged with a timestamp. If you're weighing a race in Tennessee, our For Candidates page walks through the next steps.