Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Murfreesboro, Tennessee Jet Ski Bill of Sale for Salvage title — Print a Ready-to-Sign Form

Print a jet ski bill of sale form for your salvage title in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Fill in the details online, then print the completed document for both parties to sign.

Print a ready-to-sign form

Print Instructions

Paper Size

US Letter (8.5 × 11 in)

Margins

0.5 in minimum all sides

Ink

Black ink, laser or inkjet

Before You Print

☐Verify the VIN matches the jet ski title exactly
☐Confirm buyer and seller names match government-issued IDs
☐Have both parties present at the time of signing
☐Bring a valid photo ID accepted by Tennessee
☐Print at least two copies — one for each party

Both parties should sign with a ballpoint pen in blue or black ink. Initial any corrections rather than using correction fluid.

Salvage title — What You Need to Know

The vehicle has been declared a total loss by an insurance company and carries a salvage title brand. Salvage vehicles cannot be legally driven until they pass a rebuilt/salvage inspection in most states.

Seller guidance

You must disclose the salvage title status in writing. The bill of sale should state "salvage title" prominently. Some states require a separate salvage disclosure form. Do not represent a salvage vehicle as a rebuilt title unless it has passed the required state inspection and been formally re-branded.

Buyer guidance

A salvage title vehicle cannot be registered for road use in any state until it passes a state-mandated rebuilt inspection. Lenders rarely finance salvage title vehicles, and insuring them for full value is difficult. Even after a salvage vehicle is re-branded as "rebuilt," it will always carry diminished resale value.

Legal note

Salvage title branding is required under individual state statutes, but federal law (49 U.S.C. § 32705) prohibits title washing — transferring a vehicle across state lines to obtain a clean title in a state with less strict branding rules. The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) tracks title brands across states. Intentional title washing is a federal crime under 49 U.S.C. § 32709.

Salvage title checklist

Confirm the title is branded "salvage" and the brand is disclosed on the bill of sale
Run a NMVTIS or CARFAX report to verify complete title history
Disclose all known damage, repairs, and any prior insurance total-loss declarations
Confirm the vehicle cannot be legally driven until rebuilt inspection is complete
Check insurance availability before purchase — many carriers restrict salvage vehicle coverage

Jet Ski Safety & Recall Information

Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases

Average Safety Rating

0 / 5

Avg. Price Range

$3,000–$18,000

Odometer Disclosure

Not required

Safety checkpoints for jet ski buyers

Inspect hull for cracks, especially around the intake grate area
Check impeller and wear ring for scoring and play
Verify all drain plugs are present and seal properly
Test electronic throttle response and reverse mechanism
Confirm lanyard kill-switch cuts engine immediately when pulled
Verify required PFD storage and fire extinguisher are present
Test engine compartment ventilation blower (4-stroke models)
Inspect handlebar pads, throttle/brake levers for crash damage

Common recall categories

Fuel SystemSteeringHull/DeckEngineElectrical

On average, each jet ski model has approximately 1.2 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.

Tennessee Tax & Fee Summary

State Sales Tax Rate

Title Transfer Fee

$11

Private Party Exempt

7% state plus local taxes (total up to 9.75%)

Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases

Visit the official Tennessee DMV website

Local Requirements — Rutherford County

DMV / Title Office

Rutherford County Clerk – Title Office

Address

319 N Maple St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Phone

(615) 898-7800

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

https://www.rutherfordcountytn.gov/clerk

Transfer Fees & Taxes — Murfreesboro

Title Transfer Fee

$13.50

Sales Tax Rate

9.75%

Base Registration Fee

$26.50

Tennessee state rate 7% + Rutherford County 2.75%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Tennessee does not require notarization.

Murfreesboro Transfer Checklist

Title transfer at Rutherford County Clerk within 30 days
Sales tax at title transfer
Odometer disclosure required
Emissions testing required in Rutherford County

County Information — Rutherford County

County Clerk / Recorder

Rutherford County Clerk

Phone

(615) 898-7800

Website

https://www.rutherfordcountytn.gov/clerk

Murfreesboro Salvage title jet ski printable — when to file

Tennessee requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For salvage title transactions specifically, file at Rutherford County Clerk – Title Office (319 N Maple St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Miss the 30-day window and Tennessee typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Murfreesboro bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $13.50 title transfer fee plus 9.75% sales tax on the purchase price.

Printable reminder. Whether you keep your printable as a printed two-copy paper record, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at Rutherford County Clerk – Title Office; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.

Frequently asked questions

What salvage title documents do I need for a jet ski sale in Murfreesboro, Tennessee?

For a salvage title jet ski transaction in Murfreesboro, you need: Confirm the title is branded "salvage" and the brand is disclosed on the bill of sale; Run a NMVTIS or CARFAX report to verify complete title history; Disclose all known damage, repairs, and any prior insurance total-loss declarations; Confirm the vehicle cannot be legally driven until rebuilt inspection is complete; Check insurance availability before purchase — many carriers restrict salvage vehicle coverage.

What is the sales tax on a jet ski private sale in Murfreesboro, Tennessee?

The combined sales tax rate in Murfreesboro is 9.75%. Tennessee state rate 7% + Rutherford County 2.75%

Do I need to notarize a jet ski bill of sale in Tennessee?

No, notarization is not required. Tennessee does not require notarization.

What are common recalls for a jet ski?

Common recall categories for jet skis include: Fuel System, Steering, Hull/Deck, Engine, Electrical. On average, each jet ski model has approximately 1.2 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.