PDF — Cash sale Utility Trailer Bill of Sale Tennessee

Tennessee Utility Trailer transfer fees and requirements

In Tennessee, the title transfer fee is $11 and registration costs $26.50 per year. Utility Trailer sales are subject to 7% state sales tax plus local taxes (can total 9.75%). Tennessee does not require notarization for private-party utility trailer transfers. Emission testing is required in Tennessee — verify the utility trailer passes before completing the sale.

• Emissions testing required in Davidson, Hamilton, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties
• Title transfer at county clerk office
• Sales tax based on county of purchase

Tennessee sales tax on utility trailer purchases

Tennessee has a 7% state sales tax rate. 7% state plus local taxes (total up to 9.75%). Private-party utility trailer sales in Tennessee are subject to sales tax. Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases. The title transfer fee is $11.

Utility Trailer market data and safety information

The most common utility trailer makes in private-party sales are Big Tex, PJ Trailers, Carry-On, Sure-Trac, Load Trail. Average private-party utility trailer prices range from $1,000–$10,000. Utility trailers average 1.3 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Tires, Electrical, Axle.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used utility trailer

Before completing a utility trailer bill of sale in Tennessee, verify these safety items:

• Check tongue weight and coupler size compatibility with tow vehicle
• Inspect all lighting connections and ground wire
• Verify axle rating matches loaded weight capacity needs
• Test surge or electric brakes if GVWR exceeds 3,000 lbs

Utility Trailer insurance and depreciation in Tennessee

Optional unless financed. Liability often covered under tow vehicle policy. Standalone coverage: $100–$250/year. Steel utility trailers hold value extremely well — 70–85% retention over 10 years. Peak season for private utility trailer sales is spring through summer for landscaping and home projects, with an average of 12 days on market.

Utility Trailer registration and titling

Utility Trailers are classified as "Utility trailer (weight-class dependent titling)" for registration purposes. Many states exempt trailers under 2,000–3,000 lbs from titling. Check your state threshold. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to utility trailers.

Tennessee bill of sale statistics

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.