Tennessee: notifying the DMV after you sell

Tennessee doesn't have a sale notice for sellers. You're protected by signing the title over correctly, handling your plates and keeping good records.

At a glance

• Required? No. Tennessee has no sale notice for sellers.
• Deadline: None for you. Plug titles the car.
• Form: None
• Where to file: Nothing to file

What to do

1. Sign the title over to Plug. You can do this at your County Clerk's office.
2. A Bill of Sale is recommended. Keep a copy.
3. Remove your plates before pickup.

Your license plates

• Remove your plates before pickup. They're yours, not the car's.
• Transfer or surrender them.

Keep for your records

• A copy of the signed title
• Your Bill of Sale

Official source

Tennessee Department of Revenue: Title and registration

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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the Tennessee Department of Revenue site for the latest requirements.