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Use this bill of sale when selling a moped in Clarksville, Tennessee. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Montgomery County Clerk – Title Office
Address
350 Pageant Ln, Suite 502, Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone
(931) 648-5711
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$13.50
Sales Tax Rate
9.50%
Base Registration Fee
$26.50
Tennessee state rate 7% + Montgomery County 2.5%
Tennessee does not require notarization.
County Clerk / Recorder
Montgomery County Clerk
Phone
(931) 648-5711
The most common moped makes in private-party sales are Vespa, Honda, Genuine Scooters, Yamaha, Kymco. Average private-party moped prices range from $500–$3,000. Mopeds average 1.1 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Electrical, Brakes.
Before completing a moped bill of sale in Tennessee, verify these safety items:
Moped insurance is minimal — $75–$200/year in most states. Some states do not require insurance for mopeds. Mopeds hold value poorly — expect 50–60% loss in 3 years. Vespa brand is the exception, retaining 40–50% more than average. Peak season for private moped sales is spring and early summer for commuter demand, with an average of 20 days on market.
Mopeds are classified as "Moped (separate from motorcycle in most states — often no motorcycle license required)" for registration purposes. Mopeds must be under 50cc engine displacement and limited to 30 mph to qualify for moped classification. Exceeding either limit reclassifies as a motorcycle. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to mopeds.
Clarksville residents completing a moped bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Tennessee state rules. The state sales tax rate is 7%, 7% state plus local taxes (total up to 9.75%). The most popular moped makes in Tennessee include Vespa, Honda, Genuine Scooters.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 1,712 bill of sale documents for Tennessee transactions, with 46 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Clarksville is in Montgomery County. Title transfers are handled by the Montgomery County Clerk – Title Office at 350 Pageant Ln, Suite 502, Clarksville, TN 37040. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (931) 648-5711.
The combined rate is 9.50%. Tennessee state rate 7% + Montgomery County 2.5%.
No. Tennessee does not require notarization.
Title transfer fee: $13.50. Base registration fee: $26.50. Sales tax at 9.50% is collected at the time of title transfer.