new tennessee drivers license - TN
Tennessee Drivers License Information
To get your drivers license in Tennessee, you need to apply for a Regular Class D drivers license. You must have a Tennessee license within thirty (30) days of establishing residency. You must give up any other Drivers License that you have previously held from any other State. Please have your Tennessee license with you at all times, its the law.
Tennessee Drivers License Requirements
18 years and under (Graduated Driver License Program)
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Learner Permit
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be at least 15 years of age.
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Parent or Legal Guardian written approval.
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Must have an adult with you at all times.
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For complete details and to get your Tennessee Learner Permit, please SIGN IN HERE
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Intermediate Restricted License
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be at least 16 years of age.
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Parent or Legal Guardian written approval.
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You must have had a Learner Permit (see above) for at least one hundred and eighty (180) days
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Fifty (50) hours of total driving and ten (10) must be at night.
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For complete details and to get your Tennessee Intermediate Restricted License, please SIGN IN HERE
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Intermediate Unrestricted License
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A few of the requirements:
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You must be at least 17 years of age.
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Parent or Legal Guardian written approval.
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You must have had an Intermediate Restricted License (see above) for one (1) year.
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For complete details and to get your Tennessee Intermediate Unrestricted License, please SIGN IN HERE
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Regular Drivers License Class D
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You must be at least 18 years of age or after you gradudate from High School.
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For complete details and to get your Tennessee Driver's License, please SIGN IN HERE
18 years and over
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Operator's License Class D
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Take and pass the Vision Screening, Knowledge and Driving Tests.
For complete details and to GET your Tennessee license, please SIGN IN HERE
Tennessee Drivers Ed
Visit our tennessee drivers ed page for more information on Tennessee driver education.
Tests Required
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Vision Screening
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Knowledge Test
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Driving Test
Test requirements vary by age and depending on whether you've previously held a license in another state.
For complete details and to GET your Tennessee license, please SIGN IN HERE
Fee
New Driver's License Class D
Learner Permit
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Over 18 Years of Age
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Under 18 Years of Age
Intermediate Restricted License
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16 years old
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17 years old
Intermediate Unrestricted License
For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE
Documents needed to get your Tennessee Drivers License
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Proof of Identity (Primary Identification)
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A few examples:
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Birth Certificate (must be certified; foreign certificates must be translated)
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Military ID
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Naturalization Certificate
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Proof of Identity (Secondary Identification)
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A few examples:
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Check Stubs
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Work ID
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Health Insurance card
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Social Security Number
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A few examples:
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Social Security Card (must be original card)
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W-2
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Proof of Tennessee Residency
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A few examples:
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Utility Bill (water, gas, etc..)
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Active Insurance Policy (Health, Auto, Life)
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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Proof of Lawful Status and Citizenship
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A few examples:
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U.S. Certified Birth Certificate (Government Issued)
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Certificate of Citizenship
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
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For Minors (Under 18)
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Parent or Legal Guardian Form signature.
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Must show proof that you are enrolled in School
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Non U.S. Citizens
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Some examples:
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Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
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Valid Foreign Passport with Visa and I-94
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For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE
Tennessee Driver Service Center
Go to your Tennessee Driver Service Center in order to take your required tests. You can use our locator to find the office that is closest to you.
Take the Tennessee Drivers License Test
At this point you need to make sure that you have prepared and studied all of the material for the written test. You can find the Tennessee Driver Test handbook here.
Buy a Car and Get Auto Insurance
Auto insurance is required by law in most states. Click HERE to get started and we'll help you find the lowest rates in your state.
Take the Driving Test
Your last step is to show up to your local Tennessee Driver Service Center and take the driving test.