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In Tennessee, selling your car privately is quick and convenient when you use KarKiosk. To get started, all you need to do is enter your VIN or License Plate number. Engage the buying public by uploading realistic photos, verifying your Tennessee location, and registering on KarKiosk.
If you want your car to be seen across Tennessee, you can do it with the power of KarKiosk's multi-listing across platforms, free vehicle history reports, "Feature Your Car", "Price Your Car Right", and so much more.
Connect with the ideal buyer in Tennessee and safely complete your transaction through KarKiosk. Keep your private information safe by communicating with the buyer via the KarKiosk Message Center for a protected exchange across the Volunteer State!
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Start listing your car for sale privately on KarKiosk by entering your vehicles VIN or License Plate number
To make your listing as attractive as possible, upload high quality and clear photos. Don't forget to include a description of the condition of the vehicle, how you have used it, etc.
You want to have your vehicle title and other required documents. Each state has different documentation when selling your used vehicle, so be sure to look into that ahead of time!
You will be able to track incoming offers all in one place, and will be able to accept, rebut or counter offers from inside the KarKiosk platform. Plus, when you find a buyer or an offer that you like, you can schedule a test drive from within KarKiosk
The buyer, generally, will want to test drive your car. Eliminate the long tedious text reply back and forth - utilize scheduling to quickly figure out a good time and location for the test drive.
When you have sold your car, make sure to get the correct paperwork in order, you will need to transfer your vehicle title and any other documents based upon state requirements. Don't forget to cancel your insurance.
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To transfer ownership, you must complete the "Assignment of Title by Registered Owner" section on the back of your Certificate of Title. You need to:
Print the buyer's full name and address.
Enter the exact odometer reading. Federal law requires this for vehicles less than 20 years old.
Fill in the date of the sale and the purchase price.
Sign and print your name exactly as it appears on the front of the title.
If there are two owners listed on the title, both must sign. Do not use white-out or make any alterations, as this will void the title and require you to apply for a duplicate.
If your title is lost, you must apply for a duplicate title from the Tennessee Department of Revenue by completing an Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title. You cannot sell the car without a title. If you still have a loan on the vehicle, you must pay it off in full. The lender will then release the lien, providing you with a clear title or a lien release document that you can use to get a clear title from your local County Clerk's office.
It depends on the buyer's county of residence. While Tennessee no longer requires a statewide vehicle inspection for registration renewal, some counties (like Hamilton, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson) require an emissions inspection for the buyer to register the vehicle. While it is the buyer's responsibility to get the test, selling a car that has recently passed an emissions test can be a significant advantage for buyers in these areas.
While the signed title is the primary legal document, a Bill of Sale is highly recommended. It serves as a receipt and a legal record of the transaction. You can use the state's Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form RV-F1317001), which also functions as a Bill of Sale. This form should include:
The vehicle’s year, make, model, and VIN.
The purchase price and date of sale.
The full names and signatures of both you and the buyer.
Both parties should keep a signed copy for their records.
In Tennessee, the license plates belong to the seller. You must remove your license plates from the vehicle before the buyer takes possession. You can then transfer the plates to another vehicle you own or turn them in to your local County Clerk's office to cancel the registration.
No. Private sellers do not collect sales tax. The buyer is responsible for paying the applicable state and local sales tax directly to their local County Clerk when they title and register the vehicle in their name.
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