Tennessee Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Tennessee. From the Tennessee title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Tennessee state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Title (Form RV-F1310101) ↗ | Applies for a Tennessee certificate of title on each vehicle transferred at sale. | Every deal |
| Temporary Plate Application (Form RV-F1320301) ↗ | Issues a temporary drive-out tag to a buyer through the county clerk. | As needed |
| Power of Attorney for Vehicle Transactions (Form RV-F1311401) ↗ | Title assignment and odometer/POA handling when the buyer or title isn't present at signing. | As needed |
| Disclosure of Rebuilt or Salvage Vehicle ↗ | Signed disclosure required before selling any rebuilt or salvage-titled vehicle. | As needed |
| Tennessee sales and use tax (collected at titling) ↗ | Motor-vehicle sales-and-use tax handled through the Department of Revenue / county clerk at titling. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form RV-F1317001) ↗ | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer, on Tennessee's form. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Tennessee dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Tennessee?+
Tennessee dealers use Application for Certificate of Title (Form RV-F1310101), Temporary Plate Application (Form RV-F1320301), Power of Attorney for Vehicle Transactions (Form RV-F1311401), Disclosure of Rebuilt or Salvage Vehicle and more, plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Tennessee dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Tennessee?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Tennessee and every other state.
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