Bill of Sale Types
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How to Register a Vehicle
You will need to visit your local Tennessee County Clerk’s Office with the following paperwork:
- Bill of Sale: Optional, but helpful as supporting proof of the transaction.
- Certificate of Title: Required for a used vehicle.
- Copy of Current Registration: Required if transferring your license plate.
- Odometer Disclosure Statement: Required if applicable.
- Proof of Identification and Proof of Residency
Out-of-State Purchase
- Most Current Out-of-State Registration
- Out-of-State Title: Required if there is no lienholder.
Notes
- For a new vehicle, Tennessee requires the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin and the new vehicle invoice.
Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue (Titling a Vehicle — Current Residents), Tennessee Department of Revenue (Titling a Vehicle — New Residents or Those Relocating to Tennessee)
Boat (Vessel) Registration Forms
- A finalized bill of sale form
- A Tennessee Boat Registration Application form (available when applying at the local Clerk’s office)
- Evidence of paid tax on the vessel
- Consideration for all registration fees
Firearm Registration Forms
Tennessee does not necessitate one to register an obtained weapon, or furnish a permit to purchase a gun. Background checks are necessary when purchasing from a federally licensed firearms dealer but not required for private sales. Acquiring a handgun will demand that a resident be at least 21 years of age unless the individual can supply proof of active military service. Handgun Carry Permits are made available to residents that can pass a federal background check and provide the following:
- A Tennessee Application for Handgun Carry Permit receipt number (available to fill out online via the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security website).
- Certification of completion of coursework at a state-accepted Handgun Safety School.
- A fingerprint identification card for the applicant
- An active Tennessee driver’s license or identification card
- Evidence of US citizenship
- Proof of residency in the state of Tennessee.
- Consideration for all fees


