How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Tennessee
A step-by-step guide to every field on a Tennessee vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
Start with what Tennessee's paperwork is not: Form RV-F1301201 is not a bill of sale but the Affidavit of Non-Dealer Transfers, used for gifts, sales at 75% or less of fair market value, and transfers between relatives. For an ordinary private sale of a titled vehicle, the Department of Revenue's document list doesn't include a bill of sale at all — the clerk needs the properly assigned title, proof of ID and residency, and an odometer statement if applicable. Still, fill out a bill of sale completely (parties, vehicle, VIN, the exact odometer reading, the true price, date, both signatures) as the record of the deal: the mileage explains the price, and a private sale is subject to Tennessee's 7% state sales tax plus the county's local option rate, collected by the county clerk at title transfer. That's the fill-out gotcha here — the transfer happens at the COUNTY CLERK's office, not a state DMV, and each county collects its own local add-on. There is no fixed day count, but the buyer must title and register before driving on a public road — so write both numbers straight and hand over the title promptly.
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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.
Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained
Seller Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
Buyer Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional)
Vehicle Description
- Vehicle year (4-digit)
- Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
- Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
- Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
- Color
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
- Odometer reading at time of sale
Sale Details
- Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
- Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
- Date of sale (month / day / year)
- Note: the buyer pays Tennessee tax at registration (7% sales tax)
Seller Signature
- Seller's signature (must match title)
- Printed name
- Date signed
Buyer Signature
- Buyer's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
Get a Pre-Filled Tennessee Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in Tennessee bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for Tennessee — no notary section, TN sales tax at 7%, and the title-transfer rule (no fixed day count) noted.
Other Forms Required in Tennessee
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Tennessee vehicle transfer:
- Application for Certificate of Title
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the buyer actually transfer the title in Tennessee?
What is Form RV-F1301201 — and do I need it?
What is the total tax the buyer should budget?
Does Tennessee require notarization?
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Documents a private vehicle sale in Tennessee — parties, vehicle, price, and date — as a record for buyer and seller. It is not on the Department of Revenue's used-vehicle title document list, which centers on the properly assigned title.
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