How To Transfer a Car Title in Tennessee
You need to know how to
You’ll need the certificate of title. If it’s lost or damaged, request a duplicate title.
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Buy or sell a used car
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Add or remove owners
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Give a vehicle as a gift
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Donate a car
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Transfer ownership in a divorce settlement
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Inherit an automobile
Step 1. Check for a Clear Title
If there’s a lien on the title, you’ll need to get a Notice of Discharge of Lien before the transfer.
Step 2. Complete the Assignment of Title by Registered Owners Section of the Title
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Odometer reading
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Signature and address of the seller
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Buyer signature and printed name
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Date of sale
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Sales price
Step 3. Complete Additional Documents
Other documents you may need include:
Visit your county clerk’s office website to see if you need other papers.
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Copy of current registration if you’re transferring license plates
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Bill of sale
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Proof of passed emissions testing
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Affidavit of Non-Dealer Transfer of Motor Vehicles and Boats (for gifts and non-sales transfers)
Step 4. Apply for a New Certificate of Title
Contact your local county clerk for specific instructions on how to apply.
Step 5. Pay Fees and Taxes
The title fee is $11 + $1 transfer fee. Standard license plates are $26.50.
State sales and use tax is 7%. Local taxes range from 1.5% to 2.75%.
Transfers may be tax-exempted:
State sales and use tax is 7%. Local taxes range from 1.5% to 2.75%.
Transfers may be tax-exempted:
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Between spouses and children
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To your or your spouse’s lineal relatives
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Gifts and donations
Conclusion
To transfer a certificate of title in Tennessee, you need to Complete both the title assignment on the back of the certificate and apply for a new title.
You may need other forms, depending on your circumstances.
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You may need other forms, depending on your circumstances.
When you buy or sell a used car with PrivateAuto, you get electronic state-specific documents you can sign straight from the platform.
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