Moving to TN

Items you will need to apply for tags and title when moving from out-of-state:

1. TN driver’s license showing your Sumner County address. If you have not applied for your TN D/L, you will need to provide copies of two secondary proofs (see list below, or view on the TN.gov website: Acceptable Proofs of ID.)
2. Most current out-of-state registration; and
3. Out-of-State title. If the title is being held by a lienholder, you will need to provide the complete name and address of the lien holder.
4. The fee for a TN title and plate good for one year is $94.00. Check should be made payable to: Sumner County Clerk. All leased vehicles will need a power of attorney from the leasing company authorizing your application for a TN title, $2.00 lease fee, and the owner’s authorization form.
5. Any business bringing cars and trucks into Tennessee for their use must pay Tennessee tax, less credit for documented sales tax paid in other states.

Acceptable Forms of Secondary Identification

• Computerized check stub (with full name)
• Union membership cards (with full name)
• Work IDs (preferably with photo)
• Financial institution documents
• Social Security documents (original SSN Card, benefits statements, etc.)
• Health insurance card
• IRS/state tax form
• Military records (assignment orders, Leave & Earnings Statement, etc.)

You can apply for title in the following methods:

In-Person – The County Administration Building in Gallatin and our Dunn Street Hendersonville Office process in-person transactions. Title applications are accepted inside one of our offices at the MVD counter; the drive-thru windows are for MVD renewals only. View locations here.