Kingsport, Tennessee
Documents Needed to Sell a Horse Trailer in Kingsport
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private horse trailer sale in Kingsport, Tennessee. File at the County Clerk – Kingsport — title transfer fee: $11.00, sales tax: 8.50%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Horse Trailer title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender
Buyer Must Bring to DMV
- 1Signed Horse Trailer 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 Kingsport
Office
County Clerk – Kingsport
Address
Visit https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services for the nearest Kingsport, TN office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Fees for Horse Trailer Title Transfer in Kingsport
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 Horse Trailer Sale in Kingsport
- What documents do I need to sell a horse trailer in Kingsport?
- To sell a horse trailer in Kingsport you need: a signed Horse Trailer title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. File the title transfer at the County Clerk – Kingsport.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a horse trailer in Kingsport, Tennessee?
- Yes. The County Clerk – Kingsport 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 horse trailer title transfer fee in Kingsport?
- The title transfer fee in Kingsport 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 horse trailer title transfer in Kingsport?
- File at the County Clerk – Kingsport, Visit https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services for the nearest Kingsport, TN office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.