Posted 2011-05-20 8:54 AM (#134244 - in reply to #134241) Subject: RE: License Trailer in TN
Elite Veteran
Posts: 798 Location: Tenn/Ala.
Dolce,
I'd be happy to help. But I need some more information. Once a trailer has been properly titled, there will no longer be a Statement of Origin. The owner signs the title and you take it with the Bill of Sale to the Clerk's office, pay the taxes and fees, and you're set.
If you have the Statement of Origin, things get a lot cloudier. Usually, the original owner is going to be forced to title the trailer and pay their taxes, before they can sell it to you. Unless they are a dealer....
Feel free to give me a call at 931-685-4040, or email me Richard@SelectTrailer.com if you think I can help.
Posted 2011-05-20 9:20 AM (#134245 - in reply to #134241) Subject: RE: License Trailer in TN
New User
Posts: 2
Location: Lebanon, TN
You do not have to license a horse trailer in TN. We have had ours for over 15 years. We licensed it in CA., and when we moved to TN. 7 years ago we had that very question. Imagine our surprise when we learned we did not have to have a license plate or annual tag on our horse trailer!
Posted 2011-05-20 9:27 AM (#134246 - in reply to #134241) Subject: RE: License Trailer in TN
New User
Posts: 2
Location: Lebanon, TN
As far as transfer of title, I can be of no assistance. We live in Wilson County, and they have their act together pretty well when we go to town, so ??? I suppose it depends on where you live as to how much hassle you go through. My recommendation is to find ONE person, get the "story" from that person, and make sure you deal with that person every time you go back to the drawing board (so to speak) in terms of title transfer.
Posted 2011-05-20 9:39 AM (#134247 - in reply to #134241) Subject: RE: License Trailer in TN
Elite Veteran
Posts: 798 Location: Tenn/Ala.
Betty is correct. At this time, you do not need to license a trailer in TN. We have been told this is changing before long, but that's another story.
However- the main issue here is that to protect the investment, it is important to get the title straightened out. Perhaps in error, I assumed that's where the gist of the conversation was going. And title issues are best cleared up sooner, rather than later....
And yes- the advice to speak to only 1 person at the office is great. In fact, the actual County Clerk is usually the best. Remember, they run for reelection every 4 years!
License Trailer in TN
