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Tennessee Bill of Sale Template

Fill out a Tennessee bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.

Reflects current Tennessee rules · 2026 Official source linked Free PDF · no signup · nothing uploaded

Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.

How a bill of sale is used in Tennessee

Practical steps that follow the sale in Tennessee — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.

Each point links to the Tennessee source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.

What Tennessee requires · as of 2026

Notarization
Not required
Official state form
No — use this template
Find it official
Tennessee DMV ↗

Source: Tennessee DOR / DMV.ORG · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.

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Using it with the Tennessee DMV

For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Tennessee DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.

Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Tennessee quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required in Tennessee?

A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Tennessee because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Tennessee DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Tennessee DMV before you file.

Does a Tennessee bill of sale need to be notarized?

No — Tennessee does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Tennessee DOR / DMV.ORG.

How do I fill out and download the Tennessee bill of sale?

Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.

Is this Tennessee bill of sale legally valid?

A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.

Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Tennessee?

Title and registration in Tennessee are handled by the Tennessee Department of Revenue, Vehicle Services Division (titles issued through county clerks). Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: TN Dept. of Revenue, Titling a Vehicle (Current Residents).

How Tennessee compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Tennessee: Tennessee DOR / DMV.ORG ↗.

  • Tennessee is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
  • Tennessee is one of 18 of 51 jurisdictions that have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted) (28 publish an official DMV bill of sale form; 5 have an official form for some transactions only).

The rest of what Tennessee requires

The figures below are Tennessee's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Tennessee page for that document.

Security deposit cap · as of 2026
No statutory limit Tenn. Code §66-28-301 ↗
Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
30 days after move-out Tenn. Code §66-28-301 ↗
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
30 days Tenn. Code §66-28-301 ↗
Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
14 days to pay or quit Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-505; § 66-28-512 (URLTA counties) ↗
Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
14 days Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-28-505; § 66-28-512 (URLTA counties) ↗
Small claims limit · as of 2026
$25,000 Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-501 ↗
Where you file · as of 2026
General Sessions Court · filing fee Varies by county: state base filing fee per Tenn. Code Ann. §8-21-401 plus county litigation taxes and service of the civil warrant; typical all-in cost roughly $100-$150 (evictions can run higher). Check the county General Sessions clerk for exact amounts. Tenn. Code Ann. § 16-15-501 ↗
Rental application fee · as of July 2026
No statutory limit Tennessee Code ↗
Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
Notarization recommended Tenn. Code §34-6-101 et seq. ↗
LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 48-249-102(24), 48-249-203 ↗
Recording a deed · as of 2026
County Register of Deeds ('county register', Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-24-101) · no witnesses Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-22-101 ↗

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