Tennessee Boat Bill of Sale Form

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A Tennessee boat bill of sale is drafted to record the selling of a vessel from one individual to another. It indicates the boat’s sale price, HIN, and year, as well as information on the parties involved in the transaction. The document is required during the registration process and may need notarization in some counties.

Tennessee Boat Bill of Sale Form

A Tennessee boat bill of sale is drafted to record the selling of a vessel from one individual to another. It indicates the boat’s sale price, HIN, and year, as well as information on the parties involved in the transaction. The document is required during the registration process and may need notarization in some counties.

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A Tennessee boat bill of sale is drafted to record the selling of a vessel from one individual to another. It indicates the boat’s sale price, HIN, and year, as well as information on the parties involved in the transaction. The document is required during the registration process and may need notarization in some counties.

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Out-of-State Boats – Boats registered out-of-state may operate in Tennessee without registration, unless Tennessee becomes the boat’s primary location.

Tennessee Boat Registration

Mechanically powered boats and sailboats require registration before they can be operated.[1] After purchasing a boat, the buyer must register it in their name by completing the steps below.

  1. The owner must collect the following documents to be submitted to the County Clerk’s Office:
    • Bill of Sale – Notarization is required in certain counties.
    • Proof of Identification
    • TWRA Boat Registration Card – The boat’s previous registration card (required if the boat has been registered in Tennessee).
  2. Pay the state and county sales tax to the county clerk and request an Application for Boat Certificate of Number.
  3. Submit the completed application online and pay the registration fees.

Sources

  1. TN WRA – Boat Registration