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Home Personal & Family Documents Bill of Sale Tennesee

Free Tennessee Bill of Sale Form

Use our Tennessee Bill of Sale to record the sale of any item and protect both buyer and seller.

Updated May 12, 2022

A Tennessee bill of sale is a form that records a sale or trade of personal property between a buyer and a seller. Like a receipt, a bill of sale verifies the transfer of ownership of an item from one person to another and proves that the transfer was legal and agreed upon. You should use a bill of sale in the state of Tennessee whenever buying or selling a car (or any type of vehicle), a boat, a firearm, or an animal such as a horse.

Table of Contents
  • Types of Bill of Sale
  • Tennessee Bill of Sale Requirements
  • Tennessee Vehicle Bill of Sale Requirements
    • After Purchasing a Vehicle
  • Tennessee Gun Bill of Sale Requirements
  • Free Tennessee Bill of Sale Forms

Types of Bill of Sale

Tennessee Vehicle Bill of Sale

Tennessee Vehicle Bill of Sale

Use a Tennessee vehicle bill of sale form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in the state of Tennessee. In many states, a bill of sale is required to register a vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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Bill of Sale Form Example

Tennessee General Bill of Sale (Personal Property)

Use a Tennessee general bill of sale to buy or sell personal property in the state of Tennessee. This form can be used to transfer ownership of any valuable item between a buyer and seller.

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Tennessee Boat Bill of Sale

Use a Tennessee boat bill of sale to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of Tennessee.

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Trailer Bill of Sale Form Example

Tennessee Trailer Bill of Sale

Use a Tennessee trailer bill of sale to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of Tennessee and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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Firearm Bill of Sale Form Example

Tennessee Firearm Bill of Sale

Use a Tennessee firearm bill of sale to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of Tennessee, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold.

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Tennessee Horse Bill of Sale

Use a Tennessee horse bill of sale to record the transfer of a horse or pony in the state of Tennessee. By detailing information about the animal being sold, you can protect yourself from fraudulent sales.

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Tennessee Bill of Sale Requirements

In Tennessee, a bill of sale is not required to sell or purchase a vehicle or firearm, but it is required to sell, purchase, and register a vessel. There is no official form for vehicles provided by the Tennessee Department of Revenue (DOR) website, but the Tennessee County Clerk provides a form for vessels. It is still a good idea to have a bill of sale for vehicles and firearms as a record of the sales transaction.

Language Requirements

Bill of sale and other DOR and TWRA forms do not come in different languages in Tennessee, but parties to the document may use an interpreter to translate the form and the parties’ answers. The completed translation must be accompanied by a Certificate of Accurate Translation to be considered valid.

Number of Copies

You need at least three copies of a vessel bill of sale since the state requires one, and the buyer and seller should each have a copy. However, for a vehicle bill of sale, which is not required by the state, a copy for each party should suffice.

Tennessee Vehicle Bill of Sale Requirements

You can draft a bill of sale for a car or other vehicle by hand in Tennessee, and it does not need to be notarized. Just be sure your vehicle bill of sale contains the following information:

  • The buyer’s and seller’s names, contact information, and signatures
  • The make, model, and year of the vehicle
  • The purchase date
  • The sales price
  • The vehicle identification number (VIN)

After Purchasing a Vehicle

In addition to a bill of sale, there are many other documents that need to be completed and submitted in order to register a vehicle in Tennessee. Here is a checklist:

Dealership Sales

For buyers:

  • You must visit the local county clerk’s office to register and title your vehicle in Tennessee. The dealer is not permitted to do this for you.
  • You must go to your local county clerk’s office and submit the manufacturer’s certificate of origin, along with the new vehicle invoice from the dealer, valid proof of identification, proof of residency, and payment of all applicable fees and taxes.
  • You must submit your old vehicle’s registration if you plan to transfer plates to your new vehicle.

Private Sales

For sellers:

  • You must fill out the seller-appropriate areas of the certificate of title and sign it over to the buyer.
  • If the vehicle is less than ten years old, you must fill out the odometer disclosure statement or Form RV-F1317001.
  • Provide the name and contact information of the lien holder to the buyer (if applicable).

For buyers:

  • Some counties may require emissions testing, which you must complete before the titling and registration process. You will have to visit or call your local county clerk’s office to see if emissions testing is mandatory where you live. You must pay the county clerk in advance for testing.
  • The DOR allows you to title and register a vehicle simultaneously since the process is the same. You must provide the local county clerk with your emission paperwork (if applicable), an odometer disclosure statement, or Form RV-F1317001 for any vehicle under ten years old, the current registration, a valid certificate of title completed by the seller, proof of identification, proof of residence, and payment for all applicable fees and taxes. Insurance is not required at the time of registration and titling.
  • If your vehicle was purchased from or is a gift from your spouse or a lineal relative, you will not have to pay sales or use tax.
  • If any of the required titling or registration documents are unavailable, you can obtain a temporary vehicle permit for 30 days to locate the paperwork. To apply, you need to provide your Tennessee license, ownership documents for your vehicle, an Application for Temporary Operation Permit, or Form RV-F1314401, and the $10 fee.
  • If you are active military, and you live in another state but are stationed in Tennessee, you are not required to re-register your vehicle in the state, as long as your registration and insurance remain current in your home state. You are also exempt from all Tennessee sales and use tax.

Tennessee Gun Bill of Sale Requirements

In Tennessee, firearm permits and registration are not required. Because of this, the state does not require a firearm bill of sale, and there are no official forms.

A firearm bill of sale should include the following information:

  • The buyers’ and sellers’ names, contact information, and signatures
  • The make, model, caliber, and serial number
  • The sales date
  • The purchase price

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