Effective January 1, 2027, Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-144 requires applicants seeking initial registrations for certain motor vehicles to provide documentation that the applicant is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or a person whose presence in the United States has been authorized by the federal government for a specific purpose and for a specified period of authorized stay.
In addition to the documentation above, proof of residency and identification is required to register a vehicle.
Now, the new Tennessee drivers must provide proof that they are a United States citizen.
Tennessee applicants must provide:
- Title
- Bill of sale
- Identification
- Proof of residency
- This applies to those applying for vehicle registration in Tennessee, not to those who already have a Tennessee registration.
