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Free Tennessee Trailer Bill of Sale

Tennessee titles trailers over 1,000 lbs gross weight through County Clerks using the same graduated tax structure as cars.

Tennessee Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days. 7% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Trailer Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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Tennessee Trailer Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
Application for Certificate of Title
Agency
Tennessee Department of Revenue
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
7%
Title Required
Yes
Trailers over 1,000 lbs gross weight require TN titles. Smaller trailers register without title.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

Same graduated TN tax as cars.

Tennessee Trailer Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Determine gross weight — titled at 1,001+ lbs.
  2. Complete bill of sale with VIN, type, length, weight, sale price.
  3. Seller signs title over.
  4. Buyer visits County Clerk within 30 days.
  5. Buyer pays graduated tax + county local option.

Common Pitfalls

  • Missing the low 1,000-lb title threshold in TN.

Pro Tip

TN trailers: 1,000-lb threshold, County Clerk, graduated tax.

Tennessee Trailer Bill of Sale — FAQs

What TN trailers need titles?
Trailers over 1,000 lbs gross weight require Tennessee titles. This is one of the lower title thresholds in the country. Smaller trailers can register without titling.