Tennessee Tennis Specialty License Plate

*** September 1, 2023 Update ***

We reached our pre-order goal of 1,000 Specialty Plates!

The TN Department of Revenue will mail letters to let customers know when their assigned plates will be in their local county clerk’s office (~early 2024).  When you pick up your plate, you will receive a credit for the remaining days of your term unless your tags are due to expire within 30 days.  Your new tags will expire 1 year from the date you are issued your specialty license plate.

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USTA Tennessee is proud to offer a Specialty License plate to Tennessee drivers so they can show their support of our great sport.

All net proceeds benefit grassroots, outreach, and community tennis programs that are dedicated to enhancing people’s lives through tennis throughout the state of Tennessee.

Thank your for sharing this campaign with your tennis friends as proceeds year-after-year will benefit outreach and community programs throughout the state!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost? 

The cost to pre-order a plate is $35. A portion of the proceeds from each plate goes to Tennessee Tennis. The annual fee for a specialty license plate in Tennessee is currently $61.50 (versus the standard plate fee of $26.50). A portion of each yearly specialty plate fee will also go to Tennessee Tennis. So, when you have a Tennessee Tennis license plate, you’re helping to enhance people’s lives through tennis all throughout the state of Tennessee!

Why should I support this program? 

All net proceeds from the Tennessee Tennis Specialty Plate campaign benefit grassroots, outreach, and community tennis programs dedicated to enhancing people’s lives through tennis & education in Tennessee! 

How can I order a customized Tennessee Tennis specialty plate?

Specialty plates will be available through the TN Dept. of Revenue when you go to renew your tags in-person or online in early 2024.

What does the $35 purchase of this plate benefit?

Minus a small production cost to produce the plates, all net proceeds benefit underserved and adaptive tennis programs in the state of Tennessee, including: National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) Chapters, Free Community Center & After-School programs, and Tennis in Schools programs.  

May I personalize my plate?

Specific numbered or personalized plates are not available for the pre-sale of 1000 plates.  You will have that option on the next renewal of your specialty plate.

Can I order a specific numbered plate?

Specific numbered or personalized plates are not available for the pre-sale of 1000 plates.  You will have that option on the next renewal of your specialty plate.

How do I order my plate after the 1,000-pre order period has ended?

Once the plates go into production by achieving 1,000 pre-orders, you may purchase the plate at your local county clerk’s office at your renewal.

Can I choose my plate number in the second year of production?

Specific numbered or personalized plates are not available for the pre-sale of 1,000 plates.  You will have that option on the next renewal of your specialty plate.

When do I receive my plate?

Tennessee Tennis is taking pre-orders for the Tennessee Tennis specialty license plates through June 30, 2023.  The TN Department of Revenue will mail letters to let customers know when their assigned plates will be in their local county clerk’s office.

My plate hasn’t expired yet; may I still pre-order a plate?

Yes, please place your order today! The TN Department of Revenue will mail letters to let customers know when their assigned plates will be in their local county clerk’s office.  When you pick up your plate, you will receive a credit for the remaining days of your term unless your tags are due to expire within 30 days.  Your new tags will expire 1 year from the date you are issued your specialty license plate.

What happens if my current plate registration expires before my new plate arrives

Follow your normal renewal process. The TN Department of Revenue will mail letters to let customers know when their assigned plates will be in their local county clerk’s office.  When you pick up your plate, you will receive a credit for the remaining days of your term unless your tags are due to expire within 30 days.  Your new tags will expire 1 year from the date you are issued your specialty license plate.

Do I have to renew my registration to pre-order a plate?

No, you can still reserve your plate today. The TN Department of Revenue will mail letters to let customers know when their assigned plates will be in their local county clerk’s office.  When you pick up your plate, you will receive a credit for the remaining days of your term unless your tags are due to expire within 30 days.  Your new tags will expire 1 year from the date you are issued your specialty license plate.

What if I just renewed my plate?

Please place your order today! The TN Department of Revenue will mail letters to let customers know when their assigned plates will be in their local county clerk’s office.  When you pick up your plate, you will receive a credit for the remaining days of your term unless your tags are due to expire within 30 days.  Your new tags will expire 1 year from the date you are issued your specialty license plate.

What if I already own a different specialty plate?

If you own more than one vehicle, you may want to order this specialty license plate.  Registration applies to a single vehicle.  You may also pre-order the Tennessee Tennis specialty plate to help us reach our 1,000 plate goal and then opt out of receiving the plate and still contribute the $35 to Tennessee Tennis!

Is shipping included in the $35 fee?

There is no additional shipping fee.  The TN Department of Revenue will mail letters to let customers know when their assigned plates will be in their local county clerk’s office.

What happens to my existing license plate?

Your existing license plate will no longer be registered to a vehicle, and you can keep it.

Is there a limit to the number of plates I can order?

The specialty plate is available for vehicles registered in TN excluding commercial vehicles.  If you own more than one vehicle, you may want to order this specialty license plate for each vehicle.  Registration applies to a single vehicle.

If I have more than one car, do I need to fill out the form separately for each plate I want to purchase? 

Yes. If there are multiple drivers in your household that will be ordering a plate, you will fill out the form once for each driver. The “Your Information” section should include the name and contact information for the vehicle registrant. For example, if you are purchasing 3 plates for 3 separate family members, but the title of all 3 vehicles is under the same name, you will fill out the form 3 times with the same information.

I live outside of Tennessee, may I still pre-order a plate?

You must be a resident of Tennessee to purchase a Tennis Specialty License Plate.