Certification of Ownership - Note: Applications submitted in this manner are stringently examined due to the potential for fraud. Most requests are rejected due to improper documentation or circumstances that make the vehicle eligible for titling supported by the proper transfer documents or a potential of fraud is detected. The fact that the previous seller did not furnish a title to you when you purchased it does not qualify for the certification process and is a civil matter per Tenn. Code Ann. Section 55-3-127.