Tennessee Driver License

Tennessee's new law requires that anyone issued a Tennessee driver license since January 1, 2001, as well as first-time applicants, be required to provide documentation they are either a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident at the time of their first renewal. In these instances, you may not renew by mail or over the internet; you will be required to visit a Driver License Station. ... [Read More]

Department of Safety Internet - Driver License Issuance FAQ Menu
The Driver License Issuance Division has compiled this list of frequently asked questions to serve you better. If you cannot find the answers to your questions after reviewing the list, contact the Department of Safety at (615) 741-3954 or by emailing Email.Safety@state.tn.us ... [Read More]

Department of Safety Internet - Driver License Issuance Forms
Application For Tennessee Hardship Driver License and Hardship Driver License/Certificate Policy    ...

page provides a list of additional documentation you need to provide and additional requirements that must be met in order to apply for the restricted driver license. Please review all requirements thoroughly before submitting your application For other types of restricted licenses provided for under the law and requirements, click here . ... [Read More]

Department of Safety Internet - 2004 Driver License Policy Changes
In addition to first-time applicants, new and returning residents, anyone issued a Tennessee driver license since January 1, 2001 will also be required to provide documentation they are either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident at the time of their first renewal. If an individual is unable to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, they will not qualify for a renewal of their driver license. These individuals may qualify for a Certificate for Driving . Certificates for Driving will be available beginning July 1, 2004. In addition,in these instances, you may not renew by mail or by the internet; you will be required to visit a Driver License Station. ... [Read More]

Department of Safety Internet - Graduated Driver License FAQ Menu
Also, if the teen driver gets a second moving violation while holding the Intermediate Restricted Driver License, he or she will need to complete an approved Driver Education class before being allowed to get an Intermediate Unrestricted Driver License. ...

At age 18, a driver could apply for a regular unrestricted license without the word "Intermediate" printed on it. There will be an $8 duplicate fee unless the driver chooses to keep the license with the word "Intermediate" on it until that license is at the end of its five-year renewal cycle. ... [Read More]

Department of Safety Internet - Driver License Information
To obtain a Class PD license/TPD certificate, you must have reached your fifteenth birthday and pass the written and vision tests. You will be permitted to operate an automobile only when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and who must occupy the seat beside the driver. To exchange your Class PD license or TPD certificate for a Class D license/TD certificate, you are required to have reached your 16th birthday and pass the road-skills driving test. If you are less than 18 years old, you must have held a valid Class PD license/TPD certificate for 180 days and abide by all the requirements of the Graduated Driver License law as outlined in Chapter 2 of the Driver License Handbook. No matter how old you are, we suggest that you take adequate time to practice your driving skills and return only when you have mastered these skills. You will not need to repeat your knowledge test unless you let your permit expire over 12 months. ... [Read More]

Department of Safety Internet - Renewing Your License
Driver licenses issued since January, 1993 are set to expire on your next birthday evenly divisible by 5 (e.g., 25, 30, 35 . . . 55, 60, 65, 70 etc.) This makes it easier to remember when you are due to renew your license, as well as giving you longer between renewals than the previous four-year term. The department mails every driver a courtesy renewal notice from four to six weeks before their licenses expire. READ YOUR RENEWAL NOTICE CAREFULLY. There are basically three ways to renew a driver license, which will be explained on your notice. ... [Read More]

Department of Safety Internet
To get a new Tennessee driver license make sure you bring your out of state license with you to any of our driver licensing stations. If your license is still valid, you may convert it to a Tennessee driver license by passing a vision screening exam. If your license has expired, a written knowledge exam and a driving test will also be required. A driver license will be issued for 3-7 years based on your age at the time of application. Click here for a complete list of our driver licensing stations. ... [Read More]

Department of Safety Internet - Driver License General Information
To qualify for a Class D license, you must be at least sixteen (16) years of age, and must pass a vision test, knowledge test, and driving test. (NOTE: if you are under 18 and have graduated from high school you would qualify for the regular Class D license). You must also provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency in order to qualify for a Class D license. Otherwise you would only qualify for a TD Certificate for Driving. All the other requirements for a TD Certificate for Driving are the same as those for a Class D license. ... [Read More]

Department of Safety Internet - 2004 Driver Handbook Menu
Select a Chapter Chapter One: Your License Chapter Two: Applying for Your License Chapter Three: Graduated Driver License Procedures Chapter Four: The Examinations Chapter Five: Driving Responsibility Chapter Six: Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving Chapter Seven: Protecting Passengers/Drivers Chapter Eight: Traffic Signs & Signals Chapter Nine: Rules of the Road Chapter Ten: Interstate Driving Chapter Eleven: Special Driving Techniques Chapter Twelve: Defensive Driving & Other Precautions Chapter Thirteen: A Little Common Sense Please Chapter Fourteen: Sharing the Road Safely Chapter Fifteen: Helping Teens/Other Drivers Learn to Drive Driver License Stations ... [Read More]