Free Tennessee Free Printable Bill of Sale
Tennessee private-party vehicle sales require both a bill of sale and the state's official Form RV-F1301201 — a printed BOS alone is not enough to complete the transfer. The RV-F1301201 is a short state-issued document that captures the sale details in a format the county clerk's office accepts for tax and title purposes. Buyers must register the vehicle within 30 days of purchase to avoid penalties.
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Tennessee Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
TN VSD
Tennessee Department of Revenue - Vehicle Services Division
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.07%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Tennessee Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Print your bill of sale with all vehicle details, sale price, date, and both parties' signatures
- Download and complete Form RV-F1301201 (the official Tennessee bill of sale / sales tax form) — required for ALL private sales
- Seller must sign the back of the existing title to release the lien
- Buyer brings the signed title, completed RV-F1301201, printed BOS, and photo ID to the county clerk
- Pay 7% state sales tax on the purchase price at the clerk's office
- Check whether your county requires an emissions test — Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties have active programs
- Complete all steps within 30 days of the sale date
Common Pitfalls
- Showing up at the county clerk without Form RV-F1301201 will result in a rejected transfer — it is mandatory for every private sale, not optional
- Tennessee's 7% sales tax is one of the highest vehicle transfer tax rates in the country; budgeting only for the purchase price leads to sticker shock at the clerk's window
- Buyers in the Nashville metro area who skip the emissions inspection before registering will be turned away at the DMV
- A bill of sale that omits the odometer reading can trigger a federal odometer fraud investigation for vehicles under 10 years old
- Missing the 30-day deadline exposes the buyer to late registration penalties on top of the standard fees
Tennessee Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is a printed bill of sale enough to transfer a vehicle in Tennessee?
No. Tennessee requires Form RV-F1301201 for every private-party sale. Your printed bill of sale is a supporting document, but the official form is mandatory and must be submitted to the county clerk along with the title.
Does a Tennessee bill of sale need to be notarized?
Notarization is not required on the bill of sale itself for a standard private-party transfer. However, the title assignment section on the back of the title must be completed accurately with signatures from both parties.
Where do I register my newly purchased vehicle in Tennessee?
Vehicle title and registration transfers are handled at the county clerk's office in the county where the buyer lives. Tennessee does not have a centralized DMV office for this purpose.
How much is the sales tax on a private car sale in Tennessee?
Tennessee charges 7% state sales tax on the purchase price of a privately sold vehicle, collected at the county clerk's office at the time of title transfer.