Our boat
registration summary contains a quick overview of boat titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
Tennessee. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and a complete
listing of resources are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state.
You will also find an extensive listing of generic state level boat registration,
boat trailer, and general purpose forms on our Forms Page .
Please visit our
State Page for additional
articles and information regarding state level boat registration, titling,
and operational requirements.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
State numbering.
The
registration number prefix for the State of Tennessee is "TN"
Title certificate.
Boats are not
titled.
Registration certificate.
Registration
is required on all boats except paddle boats. Coast Guard
documented boats must also become registered. Certificates are
available on a 1 to 3 year option.
Sales &
use tax.
Sales tax is
required on all boat transactions.
Loan perfection.
A UCC
financing statement must be filed on non-documented boats. A
preferred vessel mortgage is required to perfect a loan interest
in a Coast Guard documented vessel.
Registration agency.
Tennessee
Wildlife Resources Agency. Most county clerk's offices will
issue boat registrations on behalf of the state.
Boat record search.
Boat records
are maintained indefinitely.
Ownership designations.
None
designated.
Bonded
titling or registration.
Not applicable.
Electronic
titles.
Not
applicable.
Reporting requirements.
Transfers or
abandonments must be reported within 15 days.
Hull number inspection.
Required if
there is a discrepancy.
Outboard motors.
Titles and
registrations are not required for outboard motors.
Boat trailers.
Titling and
registration are not required for boat trailers.
Notary
public.
$10,000 bond
required. Embossed or inked stamp required for seal.
Visitation period.
60 days.
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