How to Get a Personalized License Plate in Tennessee

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Log on to the Tennessee Department of Revenue website at www.tennessee.gov/revenue.

   Print the application. ,, Choose from Passenger, Trailer, Motorcycle or Specialty. ,, Use capital letters.
   
   Do not use punctuation.
   
   List choices in order of preference, as you will be issued the first available choice. ,, Remit a check or money order only made out to the State of Tennessee.
   
   Note that the fee for a standard personalized license plate is $35, while personalized specialty plates are $70. ,, It takes about a month for personalized license plates to be processed. ,
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   Step 2: Click on "Vehicle Title & Registration" in the left-hand column.

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   Step 3: Select "Get a Specialty or Personalized License Plate

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   Step 4: " then "Order a Personalized Plate."

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   Step 5: Click on the link for the Application for Tennessee Personalized License Plate to open the .pdf file.

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   Step 6: Supply your name

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   Step 7: address

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   Step 8: telephone number

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   Step 9: signature and current plate number.

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    Step 10: Check the box beside the type of plate you are ordering.

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    Step 11: Write in the type of specialty plate you want in the box provided.

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    Step 12: Enter your 3 choices for your personalized license plate using letters

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    Step 13: numbers or a combination of the two.

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    Step 14: Explain the significant meaning of any of the choices in the space provided.

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    Step 15: Send the completed application and payment of required fees to Vehicle Services Section

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    Step 16: Taxpayer and Vehicle Services Division

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    Step 17: 44 Vantage Way

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    Step 18: Suite 160

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    Step 19: Nashville

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    Step 20: TN 37243-8050.

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    Step 21: Mail a payment of $39 if ordering the "Helping Schools" specialty licensed plate

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    Step 22: and pay $31 when picking up the plate at your county clerk's office.

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    Step 23: Pick up your personalized license plate at your local county clerk's office after receiving a letter notifying you that the plate is ready.

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    Step 24: Pay renewal fees each year to maintain your personalized license plate.

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