Tennessee Semi-Truck Bill of Sale Template (2026)
Tennessee semi-truck sale facts (2026)
| Lien release form | RV-F1310801 or Title (lien section) |
| Sales / use tax | 7% (Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases) |
| Title transfer fee | $11 |
| Transfer deadline | 30 days from sale |
| Bill of sale notary | Not required |
| Tennessee DMV / titling | Tennessee DMV ↗ |
Why use a Tennessee-specific semi-truck template
Captures every Tennessee field
A semi-truck bill of sale must record GVWR, lien status, and note the federal odometer exemption that applies when GVWR exceeds 16,000 lbs. Commercial vehicle registration fees and titling procedures differ by state, and business-entity buyers require the signer's authority documented on the same bill of sale. A generic template often omits Tennessee-specific fields (such as the RV-F1310801 or Title (lien section) reference) and gets rejected at the registration counter.
Tax + fee aware
Tennessee charges 7% sales/use tax plus a $11 title transfer fee. Recording the correct sale price on the template is what the DMV uses to calculate tax owed.
Deadline-aware
The buyer has 30 days to register the semi-truck after the sale. The template includes a sale-date field that anchors the deadline.
What the Tennessee Semi-Truck template includes
- Buyer + seller full legal names and addresses (ZIP required)
- Semi-Truck identifier — VIN, HIN, or serial number
- Year, make, model, color
- Odometer / hour-meter reading (where applicable)
- Sale price in numerals + written form
- Sale date (anchors any state deadline)
- Signature blocks for both parties
- RV-F1310801 or Title (lien section) reference (lien release)
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Frequently Asked Questions — Tennessee Semi-Truck Template
Is a Tennessee semi-truck bill of sale template legally binding?▾
Yes. A signed semi-truck bill of sale template is a legal record of the private transfer in Tennessee, provided it captures both parties' full legal names and addresses, the semi-truck identifier (VIN/HIN/serial), sale price, sale date, and both signatures. The buyer presents it to the Tennessee DMV to register the semi-truck within 30 days of the sale.
What does a Tennessee-compliant semi-truck bill of sale template need to include?▾
Tennessee requires the template to capture the semi-truck's identifier (VIN, HIN, or serial), year/make/model, sale price (digits + written), sale date, both parties' full legal names and addresses with ZIP codes, and both signatures. Tennessee does not require notarization, but the buyer should still receive a fully signed original. If the semi-truck was financed, Tennessee uses RV-F1310801 or Title (lien section) for the lien release.
Is sales tax owed on a private semi-truck sale in Tennessee?▾
Tennessee charges 7% sales/use tax on private semi-truck sales. Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases The buyer typically pays the tax when registering the semi-truck and a $11 title transfer fee.
Do I need a notary for a Tennessee semi-truck bill of sale?▾
Tennessee does not require notarization for a private semi-truck bill of sale. A signed original from both parties is sufficient for registration.
Can I print and reuse this Tennessee semi-truck template?▾
You can print the template multiple times, but each sale requires a freshly signed original. Photocopied signatures are not valid. BillOfSaleNow generates two identical originals (one for the buyer, one for the seller) so both parties walk away with a signed copy.
Source: Tennessee DMV ↗ · Last verified 2026-05-07