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- Where is your office located and what are your office hours?
- Do you have a toll-free telephone number for the general public?
- How do I title and register my vehicle in the state of Tennessee?
- What do I do to register my vehicle in Tennessee? I've moved here from another state.
- How can I get a duplicate title?
- How may I obtain a duplicate copy of my registration?
- How do I notify Title and Registration if my address changes?
- How do I apply for a personalized license plate?
- How can I get a disabled parking placard?
- How do I request a printout, current record or complete history of my motor vehicle record by mail or in person?
- I'm in the military and want to title and register my vehicle in Tennessee.
- Does your state mail registration renewal notices?
- Can I get a second Temporary Operation Permit?
- Original failure papers
- Current failure papers
- Repair bill or receipts for items purchased to repair emissions problem
- Ownership papers
- Driver license
- $5.50 fee
- Ownership papers
- Proof that something is being done to clear up problem
- Driver license
- $5.50 fee
- Are students allowed to use home license plates?
- Does the State of Tennessee title and register boat trailers?
- How may I obtain a corrected Certificate of Title?
- When selling my vehicle, I made a mistake on the assignment of title. What can I do?
- A vehicle was awarded to me through a divorce. How can I obtain a title in my name?
- Original copy of the final divorce decree, signed by the judge. The decree should indicate a description of the vehicle by vehicle identification number
- Certificate of title, if available.
- Copy of lien instrument, if applicable. This Division will request the surrender of title from your lien holder.
- Odometer reading, when applicable.
1. Where is your office located and what are your office hours?
Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We serve walk-in customers 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., central time. Our address is as follows:
GATLINBURG
405 REAGAN DRIVE
GATLINBURG, TN 37788
PIGEON FORGE
300 PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD
PIGEON FORGE, TN 37863
SEVIERVILLE
125 COURT AVE SUITE 107
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
2. Do you have a toll-free telephone number for the general public?
Yes! Our toll free telephone number is (888) 871-3171. The number for local residents is (615) 741-3101.
close3. How do I title and register my vehicle in the state of Tennessee?
To title and register your new vehicle, you will need to submit to your resident county clerk the following: Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, the New Vehicle Invoice and a copy of your current registration if transferring your license plate.
To title and register a used vehicle, submit to your resident county clerk the following: a valid certificate of title properly assigned along with an Odometer Disclosure Statement, if applicable, and a copy of the current registration if transferring your license plate.
Please note: You will need to provide proof of identification and proof of residency when titling and registering your vehicle. You can find acceptable documents using the charts below (available in English and Spanish).
Acceptable Proof of Identification Chart
Acceptable Proof of Residency Chart
Pruebas Aceptables de Identificaci—n para Obtener T’tulos y Registros
Pruebas Aceptables de Residencia del Estado de Tennessee
4. What do I do to register my vehicle in Tennessee? I've moved here from another state.
An application for Certificate of Title and Registration must be filed through the office of your resident county clerk. If your county of residence requires emission testing, the vehicle will need to be tested for emissions first and then you will need go to the office of your county clerk and pay the required fees.
You will need to take with you the passed emissions certificate, the most current out-of-state registration and the name and address of the lien holder to whom you are making payments. If you do not have a lien holder, you must furnish your out of state title. Click here for locations and hours of operation of emissions testing facilities.
Please note: You will need to provide proof of identification and proof of residency when titling and registering your vehicle. You can find acceptable documents using the charts below (available in English and Spanish).
Acceptable Proof of Identification Chart
Acceptable Proof of Residency Chart
Pruebas Aceptables de Identificaci—n para Obtener T’tulos y Registros
Pruebas Aceptables de Residencia del Estado de Tennessee
5. How can I get a duplicate title?
An application for a duplicate certificate of title may be filed through the Taxpayer and Vehicle Services Division either in person or by mail. Office hours for this service are 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. When filing in person, you must furnish proof of identity, such as a driver license or photo identification card. If someone other than the owner of the vehicle files, they must show proof of identification and have a notarized power of attorney from the owner.
If filing by mail, complete the Certification for Duplicate Certificate of Title (PDF) form and return it with the fee of $5 and any discharge of lien if applicable. This form is also available at county clerk offices or a written request for the form can be sent to Tennessee Department of Revenue, Taxpayer and Vehicle Services Division, 44 Vantage Way, Suite 160, Nashville, TN 37243-8050.
close6. How may I obtain a duplicate copy of my registration?
To obtain a duplicate certificate of registration by mail, submit a notarized request identifying your license plate number and vehicle identification number, along with the required fee of $0.50, to:
GATLINBURG
405 REAGAN DRIVE
GATLINBURG, TN 37788
PIGEON FORGE
300 PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD
PIGEON FORGE, TN 37863
SEVIERVILLE
125 COURT AVE SUITE 107
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
If your request requires certification, enclose an additional fee of $.50 for this service making it a total of $1.00.
close7. How do I notify Title and Registration if my address changes?
To change your address, furnish the Taxpayer and Vehicle Services Division with the new address along with a complete description of the vehicle (make, year, vehicle identification number and license plate number); contact us by fax at (615) 253-4259; or notify us by email. Click here for instructions on how to notify the Department of Revenue by email about a change of address. You may also obtain an address change form from your local post office or your local county clerk.
* Note that you must list all of your vehicles and that only the address associated with your vehicle(s) will be changed, not the address associated with a driver license or other records.
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Answer: You will need to complete a personalized application form, provided by your local county clerk's office or the Taxpayer and Vehicle Services Division, or you can download the Application for Tennessee Personalized License Plate (PDF) and mail with the appropriate fees indicated on the form to:
GATLINBURG
405 REAGAN DRIVE
GATLINBURG, TN 37788
PIGEON FORGE
300 PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD
PIGEON FORGE, TN 37863
SEVIERVILLE
125 COURT AVE SUITE 107
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
9. How can I get a disabled parking placard?
Your physician or Christian Science Practitioner will need to complete a Tennessee disabled persons placard application. The application is available at the Taxpayer and Vehicle Services Division or the county clerk offices. You may also download the Disabled Persons Placard Application form.
You will need to send the application and the appropriate fees indicated on the application to:
GATLINBURG
405 REAGAN DRIVE
GATLINBURG, TN 37788
PIGEON FORGE
300 PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD
PIGEON FORGE, TN 37863
SEVIERVILLE
125 COURT AVE SUITE 107
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
Disabled placards expire after two years. A month before your placard is due to expire, you should receive a renewal notice that allows you to renew through the mail through most county clerk offices or at our office listed above.
Please note: There have been changes made to issuance of disabled parking placards.
close10. How do I request a printout, current record or complete history of my motor vehicle record by mail or in person?
Complete the Vehicle Information Request (PDF) form and send the required fees for the information you are requesting to:
GATLINBURG
405 REAGAN DRIVE
GATLINBURG, TN 37788
PIGEON FORGE
300 PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD
PIGEON FORGE, TN 37863
SEVIERVILLE
125 COURT AVE SUITE 107
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
When filing in person, you must present a copy of your driver license or photo identification. All photocopies of motor vehicle records are certified by this division.
close11. I'm in the military and want to title and register my vehicle in Tennessee.
If you are based in Tennessee, you may go through your county in which you are based or your home of record on your LES. If your home of record is Tennessee you may go through the Tennessee Department of Revenue, Taxpayer and Vehicle Services Division. For further written instructions click here or you can contact us at (615) 741-3101 (ext. 157).
close12. Does your state mail registration renewal notices?
Renewal notices are not required by law but as a courtesy are mailed at the middle of each month, giving all Tennessee residents approximately 6 weeks before expiration to renew their license plate. Your vehicle must go through emissions testing first if your county requires testing. If, however, you do not receive your renewal notice, you should go ahead and renew your registration prior to your expiration date using last year's copy of registration. The notice is not necessary to process your renewal.
close13. Can I get a second Temporary Operation Permit?
You could possibly get one if:
Original emission testing was taken prior to registration expiration and receipts for repairs or a repair bill can be provided (related to emissions repairs) dated after the issuance of the first T.O.P.
Items to bring are:Have title problems.
Items to bring are:Bring all paperwork to:
GATLINBURG
405 REAGAN DRIVE
GATLINBURG, TN 37788
PIGEON FORGE
300 PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD
PIGEON FORGE, TN 37863
SEVIERVILLE
125 COURT AVE SUITE 107
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
A check will be done to determine if the law allows an additional temporary tag. If you need further information or do not fall under the two above categories, contact our office at (615) 741-3101 (ext. 157).
close14. Are students allowed to use home license plates?
According to Chapter 1340-14.01 of the rules set out for the Motor Vehicle Division, students enrolled in any school in the state of Tennessee may operate passenger motor vehicles owned and licensed in the student's name in another state during the period which the student is enrolled in school in Tennessee without being required to have the motor vehicle licensed in Tennessee, provided the state in which the motor vehicle is registered grants similar privileges to Tennessee residents who are students in that state.
As evidence of the above, the student must have available for inspection by proper officials a certificate of registration and documentation showing the period in which the student is enrolled in the school.
close15. Does the State of Tennessee title and register boat trailers?
No. Trailers used for the transportation of boats are exempt from both title and registration. You must, however, contact the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Division at (615) 781-6522, relative to the registration of your boat.
close16. How may I obtain a corrected Certificate of Title?
If after receiving a Tennessee Certificate of Title, the owner or lien holder discovers an error on the title, circle the incorrect information in red and write the correct information in red near the incorrect information. If the error was ours, we will issue a new corrected title at no charge. To verify our records, contact our Division at (615) 741-3101.
close17. When selling my vehicle, I made a mistake on the assignment of title. What can I do?
When transferring ownership, never use white out or erasure on a certificate of title. This automatically voids the certificate. A duplicate title must be obtained by the current owner when this occurs. Always enclose the incorrect title with your request.
Any corrections due to the misspelling of information may be corrected by drawing a line through the incorrect information and inserting the correct information. A notarized statement from both the seller and buyer must always accompany these assignments of title.
close18. A vehicle was awarded to me through a divorce. How can I obtain a title in my name?
An application for certificate of title and registration must be filed in your name through the office of your resident county clerk. Documentation listed below must accompany your application:
Military Title and Registration FAQs
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The following documentation is needed for members of the armed services who wish to title and register their vehicle in Tennessee. Only military members who are out of state but whose home of record is Tennessee should register directly through the state. NOTE: To do this, the LES must be current and must indicate Tennessee as the home of record. In addition, your Stationing Orders must indicate that you are stationed out of state.
- New Vehicles
- Manufacturers statement of origin properly assigned on reverse side including the odometer.
- Itemized Bill of Sale
- Security Agreement or Other Proper Lien Instrument if Lien is to be Recorded
- Copy of Current LES and Stationing Orders
- Mailing Address
- Daytime Telephone Number
- Sales Tax - State Sales Tax 7% of purchase price less total value of trade in. Local Sales tax 2 1/4% of the first $1600, which never exceeds $36. Effective July 15, 2002, a single article state tax of 2.75% must be paid on anything above $1600.01, which never exceeds $44.
- Title Fee $5
- License Plate Fee $21.50 (Car)
- Used Vehicles
- Previous owner's title properly assigned on reverse side including odometer on conforming titles.
- Non conforming titles require a separate odometer statement.
- Used vehicles bought from a dealer must be properly assigned using the title extension form if back of title is full.
- Copy of current LES and stationing orders
- Mailing address
- Daytime phone number
- Sales Tax - State Sales Tax 7% of purchase price less total value of trade in. Local Sales tax 2 1/4% of the first $1600, which never exceeds $36. Effective July 15, 2002, a single article state tax of 2.75% must be paid on anything above $1600.01, which never exceeds $44.
- Title Fee $5
- License Plate Fee $21.50 (Car)
- Registration Transfer
- Address Change
- Payment Information
- Renewals
- $21.50 for a regular tag
- $56.50 for personalized plates
- $49.50 for personalized motorcycle plates
- $14.50 for regular motorcycle plates
- $1 transfer fee
- Contact Information
- Out-of-state Titles
- Out-of-state title
- Current registration receipt
- Name and address of lien holder if lien is present
- Noting of Lien
- Copy of Security Agreement
- Certificate of title unless it is with a lien holder fee of $5
- Sales Tax
- Document showing Tennessee Reservist or Tennessee National Guards member.
- Document showing currently stationed in a combat zone. The only qualified combat zones at this moment are Iraq and Afghanistan.
- P.O.A. for person buying vehicle in Tennessee on behalf of the qualified Tennessee Reservist or Tennessee National Guard.
Documents Necessary:
Fees Necessary:
Documents Necessary:
Fees Necessary:
Additional fees may be necessary if applying for title and registration through the office of your local county clerk. Please contact your county clerks' office for further information on additional fees.
Note: Vehicles that are purchased overseas by our military personnel will often only receive a usareur registration for purposes of operating the vehicle overseas. This registration should be properly assigned to the person filing the application for title and registration. If the registration indicates a lien, the Taxpayer and Vehicle Services Divison will send a letter to the lien holder asking for the outstanding title.
closeIf you have a valid Tennessee registration assigned to another vehicle, you can transfer this registration to the newly purchased vehicle. The required documents are the same as above along with a copy of your current registration. The required fee is $1 for transferring the plate. Title fee and sales tax are the same as above.
closeMake checks payable to Tennessee Department of Revenue if you are out of state and mailing your paperwork directly to the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue.
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Contact county clerk for your county of residence for payment information through their office. Click here for a listing of contact information, addresses, and hours of operation for county clerk offices.
closeIn order for your registration renewal to be completed as quickly as possible, please follow these instructions:
Attach a current copy of your LES and Stationing Orders along with a copy of your registration. The correct fees are as follows:
If you have further questions, feel free to contact the Department of Revenue at (615) 741-3101 or 1-888-871-3171.
Please send all correspondence to:
Tennessee Department of Revenue
Attn: MILITARY, Audit Unit
44 Vantage Way, Suite 160
Nashville, TN 37243 - 8050
If you have a valid title and registration from another state, the following is required:
The fees are the same as above and no sales tax is due if you provide evidence that sales tax was paid at time of purchase.
closeNoting of lien on current a Tennessee title requires the following:
You can qualify for sales tax exemption if you buy a vehicle in Tennessee while stationed at Millington TN, Arnold AFB or Ft. Campbell, KY. You may also qualify if you are a Tennessee National Guard or Tennessee Reservist member of a uniformed service of the United States who is stationed outside of the United States during hostilities in which such person is actually engaged in combat. The motor vehicle must be sold in Tennessee, must be registered in Tennessee in accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated Title 55 and must be registered in the name of the service member called into active duty. There are three documents you must have in order to qualify for sales tax exemption:
If you purchase the vehicle from another state, the sales tax is 7% of the purchase price less total value of trade in. Local sales tax 2 1/4% of the first $1600 which never exceeds $36. Effective July 15, 2002, a new single article state tax of 2.75% must be paid on anything above $1600.01 which never exceeds $44.
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