State of Tennessee (Department of Revenue) - Motor Vehicle Title Corporate Surety Bond
Certificate of Title
Overview
What it is.
Certificate of Title
Who usually needs it
Tennessee residents or individuals with a residence/office in Tennessee who are seeking to obtain or register a certificate of title for a motor vehicle (including manufactured/mobile homes, trailers, ATVs, and golf carts) valued over $3,000 and less than 30 years old when they lack proper proof of ownership, such as a missing, lost, invalid, or non-transfe…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Tax bonds guarantee payment of taxes or compliance with tax regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Standard tax bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Credit check: Required for most tax bonds. Common types include sales tax bonds, fuel tax bonds, and cigarette/tobacco tax bonds. Quick approval is typical for applicants with good credit. Some tax bonds…
Typical timeframe
Credit-based approval — typically 1–2 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateTNBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeState of Tennessee, Department of RevenueBond classTax BondCategoryOtherBondState of Tennessee (Department of Revenue) - Motor Vehicle Title Corporate Surety BondPlain descriptionCertificate of TitleWho needs this bondTennessee residents or individuals with a residence/office in Tennessee who are seeking to obtain or register a certificate of title for a motor vehicle (including manufactured/mobile homes, trailers, ATVs, and golf car…
