Title Held By Lienholder

What the owner should bring to County Clerk's office:

1. Provide current vehicle registration issued by your previous state. The registration may not be expired more than 12 months from the date of application.

2. If registration is not valid you must have a copy of the title faxed from your lienholder to our office at 931-572-1104.

3. The complete mailing address of the title holding office for your lienholder.

4. Two proofs of identification ( More Information )

5. Two proofs of residency ( More Information )

If Military the following documents are also required:

• Current orders stationing you in the state of Tennessee

• Current End of Month (LES) Leave and Earnings Statement

  • If home of record on the LES is Tennessee the title and registration is $65.50

  • If home of record on the LES is not Tennessee the title and registration is $35.00

If not stationed in the State of Tennessee you must bring proof of sales tax. You may be responsible for additional taxes.

**Note: In Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Wyoming, the owner, not the lien holder, keeps the title.