Public & Private Trust Companies
The Bank Division supervises the trust industry, including non-depository trust companies and state bank trust departments. The Tennessee trust industry and the Department have built a national reputation for having a progressive trust outlook, and premier means to administer fiduciary responsibilities for customers across the United States. Tennessee is a leading trust jurisdiction, which has facilitated strong industry growth over the past several years.
The Public Trust unit, within The Tennessee Department of Financial Instituions, is here to support you during your application process. You may contact Chad Holbert, Chief Administrator - Trust via email at Chad.Holbert@tn.gov, or by phone at 865-347-4635 or 615-741-6013.
- Instructions for Non-Depository Public Trust Company Charter Application
- Application for Non-Depository Public Trust Company Charter (Word Format - available for download)
- Application for Non-Depository Public Trust Company Charter (PDF Format - available for download)
- Checklist for Public Trust Company Charter Application
- Public Charter 642 of the Acts of 2014