New Vehicle: Purchaser needs to have in their possession acceptable forms of ID , proof of residency, (MSO) Manufacturer Statement Origin, completed by dealer and purchaser. Also, need bill of sale stating tax collected and lien holder (if any). If vehicle is purchased out of state and sales tax is lower than TN, then the difference will be collected at time of registration.
Used: Purchaser should have title in their possession with the buyer and seller's signature. Odometer is required for vehicles ten years or newer. Tax will be collected at time of registration unless dealer collected tax. Selling price of vehicle has to be 75% of book value. Low selling price will delay process of issuing title. Form SF1301201 can be used for low selling price or (not of) gift. Do not purchase vehicle if seller's signature does not match the name on the front of the title. If lien appears on front of title, make sure it has been relased before purchase. If lien needs to be noted on either new or used, make sure full name and address is properly noted.
Moving to Tennessee: Owner needs title from previous state, or if still paying on vehicle, owner needs current registration and full name and address of lien holder, acceptable forms of ID, proof of residency and proof of emissions testing. Cost of transferring out of state title and to obtain plate and registration is $60.00.
Replacement of Lost Tennessee Title: Tennessee title is the only title that may be replaced. No out of state titles. To obtain a replacement title, this form has to be completed and signed by registered owner. Owner must present I.D. and pay $11.00.
Noting of Lien: Must be Tennessee title. In order to note lien, form SF0943 has to be completed and signed by registered owner. Must have TN title and a security agreement between the lender and borrower. Noting of lien: $11.00.
Multiple Owners: Only one signaure is required on title if registered to two or more and is joined by "OR". If joined by "AND", both signaures are required.
Selling of Vehicle: Registered owner of vehicle signs his/her name as signature of seller. Individual obtaining ownership of vehicle signs their name as buyer with complete address. Seller should never sign title without completing buyer portion; this is known as an open title. This could result into penalties to seller.
Handicap: Handicap individual must have the Disabled Driver Application completed by physician to obtain plates or placard. If purhcasing plate, individual has to be a registered handicap person. Handicap license plates: $49.00. If permanently confined to wheel chair, license plate is free. If handicap individual obtains plates, the placard is free. If no plate is purchased, placard is $21.50, renewable every two years for $3.
Renewals: The price for regular plates is $49.00/year. The price for regular personalized or cultural plates is $85.00/year. The price for personalized cultural or specialty plates is $120.00/year. Please add $2.00 postage & handelling when renewing by mail.
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| Emmisions Testing Information 2009 | |
A mobile emissions inspection unit will be in MT. JULIET as noted: | |
| January 26- 30 | July 27 - 31 |
| Febuary 23 - 27 | August 24 - 28 |
| March 30 - April 3 | September 28 - October 28 |
| April 27 - May 1 | October 26 - 30 |
| May 25 - 29 | November 23 - 27 |
| June 29 - July 3 | December 28 - 31 (closed Jan 1, 2010) |
Hours: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. | |
| Location: SGT. Jerry Mundy Memorial Park, 300 Mundy Memorial Drive, Mt. Juliet. (off Belinda Parkway, East of Providence. | |
Severe weather or operational constraints may prohibit operation of this testing unit. Please call our hotline 399-8995 to ensure the unit is operating. | |
You can have your vehicle tested at any of the five(5) permanent inspectiion stations in Rutherford, Sumner. Williamson, and Wilson Counties. The closest location to Mt. Juliet is 810 Tennessee Blvd., Lebanon, TN. Open Monday and Tuesday from 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. and Wednesday - Friday 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. and Saturday 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M | |
Call our Hotline at 399-8995 for more information | |


