Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1320 - Revenue
Subtitle 1320-08 - Vehicle Services Division
Chapter 1320-08-05 - Dismantled Vehicles
Section 1320-08-05-.03 - APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR REBUILT VEHICLE

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) Any person who has rebuilt a vehicle for which the certificate of title or other ownership documents have been surrendered and a permit to dismantle has been issued as herein provided shall, prior to the sale or operation of such vehicle, make application to the office of the county clerk or directly to the Department of Revenue for a new certificate of title.

(2) This application must include or be supported by the following:

(a) The permit to dismantle or like foreign certificate.

(b) A color photograph of the vehicle in wrecked or stripped condition. Such photograph must clearly show the condition of the vehicle prior to rebuilding.

(c) If the application is for title only, it shall be accompanied by a sworn statement that resale is intended.

(d) A sworn statement that the application is not being filed to circumvent the title requirements of any foreign state.

(e) An invoice for all major or minor replacement parts (as defined in T.C.A. § 55-3-132). If the parts are used parts, the invoice shall state the complete name and address of the vendor and the VIN of the vehicle or vehicles from which the part or parts were taken.

(f) A certificate from the rebuilder that the vehicle has been repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

(g) An odometer statement, if applicable.

(h) The driver license number of an individual applicant or, if the applicant is a business, the sales tax number or Federal Employer Identification Number of the business.

(3) The Department may request information in addition to that required by paragraph (2), where such additional information is deemed necessary by the Department in order properly to determine the applicant's eligibility for title. This information may include records of insurance companies regarding damage claims on the vehicle or any other information deemed necessary by the Commissioner.

Authority: T.C.A §§ 55-2-103, 55-3-206, 55-3-207, and 67-1-102, Executive Order Number 37 (2000), and Executive Order 36 (2006).

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