04 (Replacement of Plate only, Plate and Decal or Decal Only)

AUTHORITY:

Tenn. Code Ann. Section 55-4-103 (g), 55-4-105(d), 55-4-107

DEFINITION:

This transaction is used when a license plate and /or decal, has been lost, stolen or
mutilated.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Multi-purpose Application - For Registration (must show the PLATE being replaced)
2. Application for Duplicate License Plate/Replacement Plate or Decal
3. Copy of valid registration

NOTES:

• Applicant may pay the following:
     o Plate and/or Decal Replacement fee
     o County Issuance fee(s)
     o Additional County Clerk fees may be applicable.

• When duplicating/replacing a Personalized Plate, be sure to email a copy of the 201
application showing fee’s collected and the Application for Duplicate/Replacement
License Plate or Decal to the Plate & Supply Unit dg_plate&[e-mail] .
This will assist with the plate being made and shipped as soon as possible.

Plate Renewals Lost in the Mail:  In the event a license plate is lost in the mail county offices will process an 04 transaction as they normally would. The ONLY change is that if a plate is reported lost in the mail there is no need for a police report to be filed.

*Note customers must allow at least 2 weeks for delivery of license plate they have elected to receive by mail before reporting as lost*

General information: There is no fee if plate or decal is lost through the mail.