Form RV-F1315201 at a glance
What it is: This is the Tennessee Department of Revenue Application for Noting of Lien, Duplicate Title, or Multipurpose Use.
Who signs: Sign at SIGNATURE OF CERTIFIER/OWNER, add the POWER OF ATTORNEY/AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (IF APPLICABLE) and the DATE.
What to bring and attach to Form RV-F1315201
A Conditional Sales Contract is not acceptable as a Lien Instrument unless previously recorded and merely being assigned.
A filled-in Form RV-F1315201 example: noting one lien from a credit union
How to fill out Form RV-F1315201, box by box
Owner information
Under OWNER INFORMATION, enter the LEGAL STATUS: 1 (AND) or 2 (OR). Enter the NAME CODE IN BOX: 1 (SAME), 2 (DIFFERENT), 3 (MULTIPLE LAST NAMES), 4 (COMPANY) or 5 (OVER 25 CHARACTERS).
Enter the LAST NAME, FIRST NAME and MIDDLE INITIAL, then the ADDRESS 1 (MAILING), ADDRESS 2 (PHYSICAL), CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE.
Vehicle information
Under VEHICLE INFORMATION, enter the VIN, MAKE, MODEL and YEAR.
Lien information (if lien present)
Under LIEN INFORMATION (if lien present), enter the FIRST LIENHOLDER and the LIEN DATE.
Enter the STREET, CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE.
Required for Duplicate Title
Indicate the reason a duplicate is being requested in the "Required for Duplicate Title" section of this application.
LOST, STOLEN, MUTILATED, RETURNED DUE TO NON DELIVERY, ALTERED, ILLEGIBLE.
Signature of certifier/owner
Under penalties of perjury, you certify all information provided is true and correct to the best of your knowledge, and acknowledge that it is not the responsibility of the Vehicle Services Division or its assignees to determine the accuracy of the information provided by you or on your behalf.
Sign at SIGNATURE OF CERTIFIER/OWNER, add the POWER OF ATTORNEY/AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (IF APPLICABLE) and the DATE.
More rules for Form RV-F1315201
Failure to provide all information may result in your application being returned.
A second lien or a duplicate title
You are noting a second lien
For a second lien, enter the SECOND LIENHOLDER and the LIEN DATE, then the STREET, CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE.
The requirements for noting a second lien are the same as for noting a lien, except the Certificate of Title is not necessary.
Name and address of Lienholder must be shown in the space indicated "Second Lienholder."
You are applying for a duplicate title
If a lien exists in the records of the Vehicle Services Division, a duplicate title can only be issued to the lienholder.
When a lien has been discharged, the owner may apply for a duplicate title, which will be mailed to the owner's address as shown on the application.
If the owner has proof of the discharge, it should accompany the owner's request for a duplicate title.
Common questions about Form RV-F1315201
How to put liens on car titles?
Complete the application. Supporting documents must include a copy of the lien instrument, owner's Tennessee Certificate of Title* (if no existing lien) and corresponding payment.
Where do I file it?
Remit to your local county clerk's office. This completed application should be signed and submitted to the County Clerk with supporting documentation, when applicable. For a listing of county clerk contact information and locations, visit http://www.tn.gov/revenue/ title-and-registration/county-clerks-locations.
Are there fees?
The fee for Noting of Lien is $11.00 per new lien plus $14.00 title fee (please contact county additional county fees). (checked October 20, 2026) The cost for a Duplicate Title is $14.00 (Additional county fees may apply). (checked October 20, 2026)
Sources
[1] Form RV-F1315201 (Rev. 04-20), Tennessee Department of Revenue (the Official source link on this page).