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.
Tennessee's official form — RV-F1301201 — is built around one idea: mileage and price live on the same sworn document. Fill it out completely (parties, vehicle, VIN, the exact odometer reading, the true price, date, both signatures) knowing the two numbers reinforce each other: the mileage explains the price, and the price feeds 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. An implausible combination (low miles, low price) on a sworn form is what draws scrutiny, so write both numbers straight.
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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: buyer owes 7% Tennessee sales tax on the sale price at registration
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. All fields are pre-configured for Tennessee requirements — notarization not required, TN sales tax at 7%, and 30-day transfer deadline 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?
Why does RV-F1301201 ask for both odometer and price?
What is the total tax the buyer should budget?
Does Tennessee require notarization?
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View Tennessee guide →Tennessee Bill of Sale Form
Documents a private vehicle sale in Tennessee and the price used for the single-article sales tax. Filed with the assigned title at the county clerk.
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