Tennessee Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Create a free Tennessee motorcycle bill of sale. Notarization is recommended but not required for a Tennessee motorcycle bill of sale. Fill in the details, preview it live, and download a PDF or email it.
Tennessee motorcycle requirements
Tennessee does not require a bill of sale to title or register a vehicle (the properly assigned title is the proof of ownership), no notarization of a vehicle bill of sale is required for an ordinary sale, and the state Department of Revenue does not publish a standalone official bill-of-sale form.
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⚠ Tennessee does not require a bill of sale to title or register a vehicle (the properly assigned title is the proof of ownership), no notarization of a vehicle bill of sale is required for an ordinary sale, and the state Department of Revenue does not publish a standalone official bill-of-sale form.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale (Tennessee)
1. Parties
This Bill of Sale is made on ________________ between [SELLER NAME] ("Seller") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer"). The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in the motorcycle described below.
2. Description of Motorcycle
[Enter the motorcycle details]
3. Purchase Price
For valuable consideration, the Buyer pays the Seller the total purchase price of $________, paid in full, receipt of which the Seller acknowledges.
4. Delivery
The Seller delivers possession of the motorcycle to the Buyer on ________________, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Federal Odometer Disclosure
Federal law (the Truth in Mileage Act, 49 CFR Part 580) generally requires the Seller to disclose the vehicle's mileage at the transfer of ownership, EXCEPT for vehicles 20 or more model years old, vehicles with a gross weight rating over 16,000 lbs, and non-self-propelled vehicles (such as trailers). If this disclosure is required for this vehicle, the Seller certifies that the odometer reads ____________ miles and, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, reflects the actual mileage — UNLESS one of the following is checked: ( ) the mileage stated is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits; ( ) the odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage (WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY).
Buyer acknowledges receipt of this odometer disclosure: Signature: ______________________ Printed name: ______________________ Date: ____________
6. Condition and Warranties
The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the motorcycle and accepts it in its current condition.
The motorcycle is sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," with all faults. Except for the warranty of title below, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of title: The Seller warrants that the Seller is the lawful owner of the item, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.
7. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee.
Signatures
By signing below, the Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this Bill of Sale.
Signature: _______________________________________
Seller — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Buyer — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Email yourself a copy (PDF)
This is a self-help template, not legal advice. Confirm Tennessee's requirements before signing.
Tennessee Motorcycle Requirements
Tennessee does not strictly require a separate motorcycle bill of sale to title, but one is strongly recommended as proof of the sale. Notarization is recommended but not required for a Tennessee motorcycle bill of sale.
Tennessee requires an odometer disclosure at the transfer of ownership and follows the federal standard (49 CFR 580 / NHTSA). Per the state's Odometer Disclosure Statement (RV-F1317001) and VT-4 guidance, effective Jan 1, 2021 disclosures are captured for vehicles model-year 2011 and newer; each model year remains covered for 20 years (a 2011 vehicle is exempt Jan 1, 2031), while 2010-and-older vehicles remain exempt under the prior 10-year rule. Vehicles with a GVWR over 16,000 lbs and certain new vehicles are exempt. Official form: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/revenue/documents/forms/titlereg/f1317001Fill-in.pdf
What to Include
A motorcycle bill of sale records the sale of a motorcycle, moped, or scooter, including the VIN and odometer reading needed to transfer the title.
- Year
- Make
- Model
- VIN — Vehicle Identification Number
- Odometer (miles) — Required for the federal odometer disclosure
- Sale price, date, and both signatures
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a motorcycle bill of sale need to be notarized in Tennessee?
Notarization is recommended but not required for a Tennessee motorcycle bill of sale.
Do I need a bill of sale for a motorcycle in Tennessee?
It is strongly recommended as proof of the sale and price, and may be needed for registration.
Can I download or email the motorcycle bill of sale?
Yes — fill in the form above, then download the PDF or email a copy to yourself. Both buyer and seller should sign.
Disclaimer
This Tennessee motorcycle bill of sale generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm Tennessee's requirements before signing.
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