There are numerous Veteran related specialty plates offered in the State of Tennessee. To find out more about all specialty plates and how to obtain them, please visit the Tennessee Department of Revenue website.
Eligibility for all plates will be verified before issuance. Eligibility verified by discharge documents and/or letter of confirmation from the VA.
Certain plates are available at reduced or no cost if eligibility is verified. Please visit the Revenue site linked above for specific criteria.
Specialty Plate for Disabled Veteran
- Available to: Veterans of the United States military with a disability incurred in or aggravated by active military services of the United States.
- Documentation Required: Approval letter from the Department of Veterans Services testifying to: loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet; loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands; permanent impairment of vision of both eyes; and service-connected disability constituting 100% permanent & total disability.
- Cost: None for first plate. Second plate - $21.50 annual fee (initial fee is $23.63). Subsequent plates - $21.50 annual fee (initial fee is $25.75).
- Complete the Application for Disabled Person License Plate, Placard and/or Decal (applications are also available from your county clerk).
Other Plates
- Specialty License Plate for Distinguished Flying Cross Recipients
- Specialty Plate for Legion of Valor
- Specialty Plate for Air Medal Recipients
- Specialty Plate for Bronze Star Recipients
- Specialty Plate for Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
- Specialty Plate for Purple Heart Recipients
- Specialty Plate for Former Prisoners of War
- Specialty Plate for Handicapped Veterans
- Specialty Plate for Sons of Confederate Veterans
- Specialty Plate for Pearl Harbor Survivors
- Specialty Plate for World War II Veterans
- Specialty Plate for Korean War Veterans
- Specialty Plate for Vietnam War Veterans
- Specialty Plate for Desert Storm Veterans
- Specialty Plate for Bosnia Veterans
- Specialty Plate for Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn
- Specialty Plate for Women Veterans
- Specialty Plate for Blue Star Families
- Specialty Plate for Gold Star Families
- Specialty Plate for Veterans Honorably Discharged Registration Plates, Medal Recipients