Department of Safety & Homeland Security
Bill Gibbons, Commissioner

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has added another option for citizens seeking to renew or replace their driver licenses. The Driver Services Division has installed 39 self-service driver license kiosks at various locations across Tennessee.

Click here for a list of locations.

Click here for a map location and to get driving instructions.

 Driver License Manuals


 New Driver License Card Examples 
        Effective December 2012


 Driver License Card Examples

Regular Driver License (Class D)

• New Residents
• Renewals
• Replacements/Duplicates
• Address Changes
• Name Changes
• For Teen Drivers
  • Graduated Driver License - Learner Permit (Class PD)
  • Hardship License (Class H)
• Temporary Driver License (Class XD) (Valid as an ID)

Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• Commercial Driver License (Class A, B, or C)
  • Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Endorsement (HME)
• For-Hire Endorsement (Class D with F Endorsement)

IDs

• Identification (ID Only)
• Temporary Identification License (Class XID)

Motorcycle License

• Motorcycle Operator License (Class M)

• License Fees

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Reinstating My License
• Links to Other State Driver License Programs
• Teen Driver Safety
• Driver Handbook and Study Guide
• Quick Guide to Address Changes

• Acceptable Proof of Tennessee Residency
• Acceptable Primary and Secondary Identification
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship / Lawful Permanent Resident
• Proof of Temporary Legal Presence
• Proof of Social Security Number or Affidavit
• Document Checklist

• Make Road Test Appointment
• Take Practice Knowledge Test
• Renew Current Tennessee Driver License or Identification Card
• Obtain Duplicate Tennessee Driver License or Identification Card
• Find a Driver Services Center near you
• Pay Driver License Reinstatement Fee Online

• Driver License Forms page
• Application for Tennessee Hardship License
• Minor/Teenage Affidavit and Cancellation
• Order for Restricted License
• Certificate of Accurate Translation
• Driver Data Information Request
• Social Security Number Affidavit
• Graduated Driver License Guide Brochure
• Driver License Manuals

Contact Us:
1150 Foster Avenue
Nashville, TN 37243

The mission of the Driver Services Division is to promote safe, knowledgeable, and competent drivers in the State of Tennessee. Using diversified program offerings, the Division is able to provide various services to Tennessee Citizens. The Driver Services Division is responsible for testing and issuing driver licenses as well as offering voter registration and issuance of driving records.