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In Tennessee, any boat that is powered by a motor must have a title. In order to get the boat's title transferred to a new person, the state requires a boat bill of sale. The buyer must present the bill of sale and the previous owner's registration card in order to officially take ownership of the boat.

Boats are registered through the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency. When you purchase a boat from an individual you will need to bring a bill of sale signed by both the seller and the purchaser to our office. We will collect the applicable tax and certify to the T.W.R.A. that sales tax was paid.

In Tennessee, any boat that is powered by a motor must have a title. In order to get the boat's title transferred to a new person, the state requires a boat bill of sale. The buyer must present the bill of sale and the previous owner's registration card in order to officially take ownership of the boat.

Tennessee law requires that all mechanically powered vessels (including federally documented recreational vessels) and all sailboats which are principally used in Tennessee must be registered. (Boats are not titled in Tennessee.)

This document is required to register a boat and can be helpful for tax purposes. Signing Requirements – Both the buyer and the seller must sign the bill of sale, but it does not need to be notarized.

Requirements for vessel registration vary from state to state. In Tennessee, you must have a Tennessee Certificate of Number and validation decals to operate your vessel legally on public waters in Tennessee. The only exceptions are: Vessels propelled only by paddles or oars.

Signing Requirements – Both the buyer and the seller must sign the bill of sale, but it does not need to be notarized.

To register a boat bought from an individual, please submit the previous owner's Boat Registration Card* (if possible) and a Bill of Sale. The Bill of Sale must include the make, year, hull number, manufacturer's number, and length. It must also specify whether the boat is made of fiberglass, aluminum, etc.

Tennessee law requires that all mechanically powered vessels (including federally documented recreational vessels) and all sailboats which are principally used in Tennessee must be registered. (Boats are not titled in Tennessee.)

Boats are registered through the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency. When you purchase a boat from an individual you will need to bring a bill of sale signed by both the seller and the purchaser to our office. We will collect the applicable tax and certify to the T.W.R.A. that sales tax was paid.