Memphis, Tennessee
Documents Needed to Sell a Trailer in Memphis
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private trailer sale in Memphis, Tennessee. File at the Shelby County Clerk – Title & Registration — title transfer fee: $13.50, sales tax: 9.75%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Trailer 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 Trailer title from seller
- 2Signed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $13.50
- 5Payment for sales tax: 9.75% of purchase price
- 6Proof of Tennessee insurance (required before registration)
Notarization: ✓ Not Required in Tennessee
Tennessee does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Where to File in Memphis
Office
Shelby County Clerk – Title & Registration
Address
150 Washington Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone
(901) 222-3000
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Fees for Trailer Title Transfer in Memphis
Title Transfer Fee
$13.50
Sales Tax Rate
9.75%
Notarization
Not Required
Tennessee state rate 7% + Shelby County 2.75%
FAQ — Documents for Trailer Sale in Memphis
- What documents do I need to sell a trailer in Memphis?
- To sell a trailer in Memphis you need: a signed Trailer 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 Shelby County Clerk – Title & Registration.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a trailer in Memphis, Tennessee?
- Yes. The Shelby County Clerk – Title & Registration 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 trailer title transfer fee in Memphis?
- The title transfer fee in Shelby County is $13.50. Sales tax of 9.75% is also due at the time of registration. Tennessee state rate 7% + Shelby County 2.75%
- Where do I file a trailer title transfer in Memphis?
- File at the Shelby County Clerk – Title & Registration, 150 Washington Ave, Memphis, TN 38103. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (901) 222-3000.