MILITARY OVERVIEW

AUTHORITY:
Tenn. Code Ann. Sections 55-4-120 and 67-6-303(a)(1)

DESCRIPTION:

• When a member of the military is based in Tennessee, he/she may apply for title and registration through the office of the local county clerk where they are based; or they may apply through the local county clerk office of their home of record, as indicated on their Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).

REQUIREMENTS:

Based in Tennessee (Home of Record Out of State)

• Military members stationed within the state of Tennessee on a military base or Ft Campbell KY, shall go through the county in which they are based or their home of record.
  • They must have a copy of their current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) and stationing orders
  • Personnel stationed in Tennessee are not required to re-register their vehicle in Tennessee if properly registered in the military owner’s state of domicile

Based out of State (Home of Record Tennessee)

• Military members based out of state and whose home of record on their current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) is Tennessee; may either register where they are based or through the county of their home of record
• If there is no physical presence in Tennessee the military member may file through any county clerk in Tennessee
  • They must have a copy of their current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) and stationing orders
  • Their stationing orders must indicate that they are stationed out of state

MILITARY TITLE AND REGISTRATION:

• Documents required to title and register a “new” vehicle:
  • A properly assigned Manufacturer’s statement of origin (MSO)
  • Odometer Disclosure Statement if applicable
  • Itemized New Car Invoice/Bill of Sale
  • Statement of any liens or encumbrances if applicable
  • Copy of Current Leave and Earning Statement (LES) and Stationing Orders
  • Mailing Address
  • Daytime Telephone Number
• Documents required to title and register a “used” vehicle:
  • Previous owner's title properly assigned to purchaser.
  • Odometer Disclosure Statement if applicable
  • Statement of any liens or encumbrances if applicable
  • Copy of Current Leave and Earning Statement (LES) and stationing orders
  • Mailing address
  • Daytime phone number

NOTES:

• Vehicles that are purchased overseas by our military personnel will often only receive a USAREUR registration for purposes of operating the vehicle overseas. This registration should be properly assigned to the person filing the application for title and registration. If a lien is indicated, the Vehicle Services Division will notify the lienholder requesting the outstanding title.

MILITARY REGISTRATION – RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Documents required to renew a vehicle in Tennessee:
  • A Copy of the Registration
  • Copy of Current Leave and Earning Statement (LES) and Stationing Orders
  • Mailing Address
  • Daytime Telephone Number

NOTES:

• Military registrants renewing their vehicle in Tennessee are required to pay any wheel tax due to their local county clerk's office. For a list of county and city wheel tax fees and locations to remit please click here for county clerk contact information .