Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Documents Needed to Sell a Car in Oak Ridge
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private car sale in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. File at the County Clerk – Oak Ridge — title transfer fee: $11.00, sales tax: 8.50%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Car title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Odometer disclosure statement (if not printed on the back of the title)
- 5Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender
Buyer Must Bring to DMV
- 1Signed Car title from seller
- 2Signed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $11.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 8.50% of purchase price
- 6Proof of Tennessee insurance (required before registration)
Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Tennessee
Tennessee does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Where to File in Oak Ridge
Office
County Clerk – Oak Ridge
Address
Visit https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services for the nearest Oak Ridge, TN office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Fees for Car Title Transfer in Oak Ridge
Title Transfer Fee
$11.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.50%
Notarization
Not Required
Tennessee state rate 7% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
FAQ — Documents for Car Sale in Oak Ridge
- What documents do I need to sell a car in Oak Ridge?
- To sell a car in Oak Ridge you need: a signed Car title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. An odometer disclosure is also required for most motor vehicles. File the title transfer at the County Clerk – Oak Ridge.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a car in Oak Ridge, Tennessee?
- Yes. The County Clerk – Oak Ridge requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a Tennessee-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
- What is the car title transfer fee in Oak Ridge?
- The title transfer fee in Oak Ridge County is $11.00. Sales tax of 8.50% is also due at the time of registration. Tennessee state rate 7% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- Where do I file a car title transfer in Oak Ridge?
- File at the County Clerk – Oak Ridge, Visit https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services for the nearest Oak Ridge, TN office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.