Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee Golf Cart Bill of Sale for Trade-in — Print a Ready-to-Sign Form

Print a golf cart bill of sale form for your trade-in in Nashville, 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 golf cart 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.

Trade-in — What You Need to Know

The buyer offers their current vehicle as partial payment for another vehicle. Trade-ins typically occur at dealerships but can also happen in private party transactions.

Seller guidance

In a private trade-in, each party is simultaneously buyer and seller. Execute two separate bills of sale — one for each vehicle — with clearly stated values. Each party should receive a clean title for the vehicle they are accepting. Confirm that neither vehicle has an outstanding lien before trading.

Buyer guidance

At a dealership, the trade-in allowance is a negotiated discount on the purchase price. The dealer will handle the title transfer paperwork. For private trade-ins, ensure you receive a bill of sale that accurately states the value of the vehicle you are trading in — this determines your sales tax liability on the net purchase price in most states.

Legal note

Many states allow a sales tax credit for trade-in value (reducing taxable amount to the difference between new vehicle price and trade-in allowance). This "tax swap" benefit is governed by state law (e.g., available in most states, but not California, Michigan, or Hawaii for full-price vehicles). Each vehicle's lien (if any) must be paid off as part of the exchange.

Trade-in checklist

Prepare two separate bills of sale (one for each vehicle being exchanged)
Verify clean title and lien-free status on both vehicles
Establish fair market value for each vehicle for accurate tax reporting
Complete odometer disclosure on both vehicles
Confirm your state's trade-in sales tax credit rule to calculate net tax owed

Golf Cart Safety & Recall Information

Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases

Average Safety Rating

0 / 5

Avg. Price Range

$2,000–$15,000

Odometer Disclosure

Not required

Safety checkpoints for golf cart buyers

Test all batteries — battery pack replacement is the biggest expense ($1,000–$3,000)
Check controller and speed sensor for erratic operation
Verify street-legal equipment if LSV-classified (lights, mirrors, seatbelts, VIN)
Test brake system — golf carts often sit unused and brakes can seize
Confirm DOT-approved windshield is present on LSV-classified carts
Verify 17-character VIN is present and matches title (LSV requirement)
Test horn and reverse-warning beeper function
Inspect lap belts and mounting points on all seating positions (LSV)

Common recall categories

ElectricalBrakesSteeringBatteryThrottle

On average, each golf cart model has approximately 0.8 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 — Davidson County

DMV / Title Office

Davidson County Clerk – Title & Registration Office

Address

700 2nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6250

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/clerk

Transfer Fees & Taxes — Nashville

Title Transfer Fee

$13.50

Sales Tax Rate

9.25%

Base Registration Fee

$26.50

Tennessee state rate 7% + Davidson County local rate 2.25%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Tennessee does not require notarization for a standard private vehicle bill of sale.

Nashville Transfer Checklist

Complete an Application for Certificate of Title (SF-0896) at the Davidson County Clerk
Tennessee sales/use tax collected at time of title transfer
Title must be transferred within 30 days of purchase
Emissions testing required in Davidson County

County Information — Davidson County

County Clerk / Recorder

Davidson County Clerk

Phone

(615) 862-6250

Website

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/clerk

Nashville Trade-in golf cart printable — when to file

Tennessee requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For trade-in transactions specifically, file at Davidson County Clerk – Title & Registration Office (700 2nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210) 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 Nashville bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $13.50 title transfer fee plus 9.25% 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 Davidson County Clerk – Title & Registration 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 trade-in documents do I need for a golf cart sale in Nashville, Tennessee?

For a trade-in golf cart transaction in Nashville, you need: Prepare two separate bills of sale (one for each vehicle being exchanged); Verify clean title and lien-free status on both vehicles; Establish fair market value for each vehicle for accurate tax reporting; Complete odometer disclosure on both vehicles; Confirm your state's trade-in sales tax credit rule to calculate net tax owed.

What is the sales tax on a golf cart private sale in Nashville, Tennessee?

The combined sales tax rate in Nashville is 9.25%. Tennessee state rate 7% + Davidson County local rate 2.25%

Do I need to notarize a golf cart bill of sale in Tennessee?

No, notarization is not required. Tennessee does not require notarization for a standard private vehicle bill of sale.

What are common recalls for a golf cart?

Common recall categories for golf carts include: Electrical, Brakes, Steering, Battery, Throttle. On average, each golf cart model has approximately 0.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.