City release page
Use this bill of sale when selling a tractor in Clarksville, Tennessee. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.
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 tractor makes in private-party sales are John Deere, Kubota, New Holland, Massey Ferguson, Case IH. Average private-party tractor prices range from $5,000–$50,000. Tractors average 1 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Hydraulic System, PTO Shield, Electrical.
Before completing a tractor bill of sale in Tennessee, verify these safety items:
Farm tractors are typically covered under a farm liability policy, not auto insurance. Standalone tractor insurance averages $200–$600/year. Tractors hold value exceptionally well — John Deere and Kubota models retain 60–80% after 10 years. Peak season for private tractor sales is late winter to early spring ahead of planting season, with an average of 40 days on market.
Tractors are classified as "Farm equipment (exempt from standard vehicle registration in most states when used for agriculture)" for registration purposes. Tractors are measured by PTO horsepower rather than weight. On-road operation may require slow-moving vehicle (SMV) signage. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to tractors.
Clarksville residents completing a tractor 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 tractor makes in Tennessee include John Deere, Kubota, New Holland.
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.