Tennessee Driver License

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Driving License in State of Tennessee

You need to follow some steps to acquire Driving License in State of Tennessee:

Applying for New Driving License in State of Tennessee: You need to acquire learner’s permit if you are first time driver in State of Tennessee. You must be 15 years or above. Clearing of vision and written test is must. Submit completed application, identification and age proofs, two residency proofs, Social Security card, proof of citizenship and payable fees. You should obey few rules, while you drive. After you hold this permit for 180 days, you can apply for intermediate restricted license.

You must be 16 years or above to acquire intermediate restricted license. You have to submit the Certification of 50 Hours Behind the Wheel Experience signed by your parents. You must also clear the driving test to acquire intermediate restricted license. You should follow a few rules, while you drive. You should hold this license at least for one year to acquire intermediate unrestricted license.

To acquire intermediate unrestricted license, you must be at least 17 years old. You need to hold this license until you are 18 years old. After you cross 18 years of your age, you can apply for Class D regular license. Submit completed application, identification and age proofs, two residency proofs, Social Security card, proof of citizenship and payable fees. Clearing of vision, written and driving test is must.

Hardship license and Commercial Driving license need some additional tests and documents. If you are new resident at Tennessee, then you need to apply for new license in 30 days. Clearing of vision test is must. Provide two residency proofs, Social Security card, two proofs of citizenship and payable fees.

Renewing Driving License in State of Tennessee: You must renew your driving license every five years on your birthday. You can renew through mail by requesting renewal at Tennessee Department of Safety (DOS). You can renew your driving license online three weeks before the expiration and if your license does not have a renewal sticker at the back. However, for the first renewal you must visit driver license station, as you need to provide proof of legal residency. The renewal fee varies as per the class of licenses.

Replacing a Lost Driving License in State of Tennessee: If you happen to misplace your license, then you need to apply for a duplicate driving license. You can carry out the procedure in person by visiting the local driver license station or if you are eligible then online. If you are out of state and misplace your driving license, then you can request for duplicate through mail or online, but only if you are eligible for that. Else, you have to visit in person. Fee for duplicate license depends on the number duplicates you have taken in the past.

Changing Name on Driving License in State of Tennessee: You need to visit the driver license station in person to get your name changed on the driving license. You must provide legal proof of name change and other necessary documents. Fee for updated driving license depends on the number duplicates you have taken in the past.

Changing Address on Driving License in State of Tennessee: You must inform DOS about your address change within 10 days. You can inform DOS and request for updated license online by paying $8 fee using credit card. You can even visit driver license station and fill the change of address form. On the other hand, you can send notification to DOS via letter including your name, driver’s license number, birth date, Social Security number, old address and new address by mail or email.