Tennessee

Conversion Process

Repair per manufacturer requirements. Submit receipts, wrecked-condition photos, and documentation to Anti-Theft Unit. Pass anti-theft inspection. Pay $75 rebuilt title fee. Decal affixed to driver door jamb.

Inspection Requirements

Type: anti-theft

Agency: Tennessee Anti-Theft Unit

$75 rebuilt title fee covers inspection. Anti-Theft Unit verifies no stolen parts, checks bills of sale, and ensures repairs meet manufacturer requirements. Commissioner may waive inspection for specific vehicles/classes.

Out-of-State Titles

Accepts out-of-state salvage: Yes

Accepts non-repairable: No

Accepts out-of-state salvage titles directly - no need to first obtain TN salvage certificate. Can submit out-of-state salvage title directly with rebuilt application. Very flipper-friendly.

Title Branding

Title reads: REBUILT VEHICLE ANTI-THEFT INSPECTED

Issues parts-only: No

Issues certificate of destruction: Yes

Non-repairable label: Non-Repairable

Resale Impact

Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville have good demand. Growing population drives vehicle demand. No state income tax makes TN attractive for business.

Fees

Salvage title fee: $11

Rebuilt title fee: $75

Special Restrictions

• • Commissioner can waive inspection for specific vehicles
• • Out-of-state salvage titles accepted directly (no TN salvage needed first)
• • Must disclose salvage history per TN Code 55-3-209
• • Anti-theft decal on driver door jamb
• • Photos of wrecked condition required