Tennessee Boat Registration Lettering

There are lots of great boating destinations in Tennessee to go boating, but don't venture out without state compliant registration numbers. We've got you covered though! Read on...

General information about numbers

We'll guide you through the process of creating Tennessee boat numbers when you click design now. Each state has specific verbiage as to their requirements. See the Tennessee specific section below. The general requirements for boat registrations numbers are as follows:

  • A minimum of 3" letter height
  • A block style font such as (impact or arial black)
  • Generally located on the forward hull portion of the boat next to the DNR tag
  • A contrasting color to base color of your boat.
  • Letters separated by a space or a dash (-)

Tennessee Specific Registration Laws

Please review your state specific requirements before purchasing identification decals as they do vary from state to state. Our designer is setup to comply with the general requirements above. If you require a specific requirement not in our designer, just leave a comment at checkout and we'll adust your design (no big deal!). Follow this guide published by the Tennessee state DNR Here.

Placement Information

Tennessee specifies that boat numbers be placed on the forward portion of the boat (the bow) on both sides.

Number Kits are Standard

Our tennessee number kits are solid as a pair with 2.

You get two registration numbers automatically

How does my lettering arrive?

Your vinyl lettering is cut, weeded, and coated in a transfer tape ready to install. Installation instructions are located here. We have many optional installation accessories located in our accessories section.

Tennessee Boat Registration Numbers

What our customers say

Quick turnaround and great quality!

2002 Fish Hawk 210 WA  Boat Lettering from John T, NJ

2002 Fish Hawk 210 WA from John T, NJ

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Quality decals!!

2021 Yamaha 252se Boat Lettering from David  J, MA

2021 Yamaha 252se from David J, MA

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Sunday, August 17, 2025

Wish I got my boat numbers too. That order is coming soon.

2003 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck Boat Lettering from Jason G, CT

2003 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck from Jason G, CT

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Monday, August 18, 2025

This on my Cape Dorry Typhoon, "Dusty Bilges " on Rainy Lake which is on both sides of the U.S. Canadian Border

Cape Dory Typhoon Sailboat Lettering from Brian t, MN

Cape Dory Typhoon Sailboat Lettering from Brian t, MN

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Exactly what I expected and very easy. High quality!

2018 Boston Whaler 170 Montauk Boat name decal Lettering from Michael K, IN

2018 Boston Whaler 170 Montauk Boat name decal Lettering from Michael K, IN

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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Decals look great

Regal 3060 Boat Lettering from Len V, VA

Regal 3060 from Len V, VA

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Looks wonderful. Adherence is fantastic! Quick and easy ordering.

Boat Lettering from Jessica E, OH

from Jessica E, OH

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Sunday, August 17, 2025

Decals came out great and were easy to apply onto my new Fluid Design 1x. Couldn’t be happier! Thank you.

Lettering from Yvonne B, CT

Lettering from Yvonne B, CT

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Monday, August 11, 2025

Excellent execution! Decent price. Unfortunately poor preview images on the website.

2023 StarCraft SVX 190 Boat Lettering from Michael M B, MI

2023 StarCraft SVX 190 from Michael M B, MI

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Sunday, August 10, 2025

Since so many gallery photos are missing the "how to" of them... Convecta in standard red with specialty chrome mirror outline at 100. Applied flawlessly. Amazing! And... yes, that is a tree in the reflection. LOL!

Crownline 240EX Lettering from Charles C, WI

Crownline 240EX Lettering from Charles C, WI

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Great product!

Boat Lettering from Chris M, NH

from Chris M, NH

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Monday, August 4, 2025

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Lakes in Tennessee

You'll need Tennessee boat numbers if you are boating in these major lakes (and any other state owned body of water)

Boone Lake - Center Hill Lake - Cherokee Reservoir - Chickamauga Lake - Douglas Lake - Dale Hollow Reservoir - Fort Loudoun Lake - Kentucky Lake - Lake Barkley - Melton Hill Lake - Nickajack Lake - Norris Lake - Percy Priest Lake - Reelfoot Lake - Tims Ford Lake - Watts Bar Lake