For New Residents Titling a Vehicle in Tennessee for the First Time

1. Personal photo ID from the list of acceptable identification.
   
2. Two proofs of local residence from the list of qualifying proofs of residence.
3. Original title if the vehicle is paid in full and is not being held by a lienholder. If you are making payments on the vehicle, the original current out of state registration is required along with the complete name and mailing address of the lienholder
   
4. Required applicant(s) if the title was issued in more than one name. Who is required?
   
   1. If the names are connected with “and” both owners must appear. If only one person is able to appear, a power of attorney form must be executed designating the other owner to sign both names. Click for form.
   2. If names are connected by "or" only one of the named individuals need appear. 
5. If vehicle is being leased, you will need the following:
   
   1. Original notarized power-of-attorney form mailed from lessor. A faxed copy is not acceptable. In place of an original power-of-attorney from the lessor, the Dept. of Revenue will accept a lessee authorization form completed by the lessor faxed to the office.
   2. Lessor’s Tennessee sales tax leasing number.
   3. Out of State registration in lessor’s name or faxed copy of the front of the title sent directly from the lessor to our office. Fax number (423) 209-6526
   4. If vehicle is leased to more than one person, both parties will need to visit the motor vehicle office.