How to Get a Specialty 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.tn.gov/revenue.

   heading and click on the "Get a Specialty or Personalized License Plate" link under that heading. ,,, Note that fees for specialty license plates in Tennessee vary according to design. ,, Enter your name, address, phone number, county of residence and license plate number.
   
   Check the box beside "Personalized Cultural or Specialty License Plate."
   
   For instance, enter the college or university name if you are ordering a Collegiate specialty license plate. , Explain any personalization choice that has a special or significant meaning in the space provided. ,,,
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   Step 2: Click on "Vehicle Title & Registration" in the left-hand column.

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   Step 3: Go to the "How Do I?"

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   Step 4: Select the "Current Available License Plate" link to view all of the specialty license plate designs Tennessee offers.

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   Step 5: Visit your local county clerk office to order a specialty license plate after making a choice from the online list.

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   Step 6: Pay required registration and other fees pertaining to specialty license plates at the time you are ordering.

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   Step 7: Download the Application for Tennessee Personalized License Plate by clicking on the available link to access the .pdf file if you wish to personalize your specialty license plate.

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   Step 8: Fill out the form online or print a blank application and add the required information.

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   Step 9: Write the necessary information for your specialty license plate in the box provided.

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    Step 10: Supply up to 3 choices for your personalized specialty license plate.

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    Step 11: Sign the application.

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    Step 12: Mail the completed application and payment made out to the State of Tennessee to Vehicle Services Section

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    Step 13: Taxpayer and Vehicle Services Division

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    Step 14: 44 Vantage Way

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    Step 15: Suite 160

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    Step 16: Nashville

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    Step 17: TN 37243-8050.

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    Step 18: Pay your annual registration renewal fees

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    Step 19: which include additional fees for specialty license plates

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    Step 20: to maintain your specialty plates.

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