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For questions about getting a new or renewal Tennessee driver license call: 1-866-849-3548

For questions about reinstating revoked or suspended driver licenses, or on obtaining driver records or accident reports, call: 1-866-903-7357

TDD - Telecommunications Device for Hearing Impaired: (615) 532-2281

 
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Acceptable Proof of Residency Documents

Remember: Make sure the document you bring shows your current address. If you bring a document that is listed, but does not contain your address, that document will not be accepted. For example: if you receive a paycheck, utility bill, etc. and your address is listed on the envelope but not on the bill itself, make sure to bring the envelope, because the bill will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: All documents are subject to verification with the issuing agency or source. Documents subject to verification may delay the issuance of your permit, driver license, identification only license, temporary driver license or temporary identification license. No photocopies will be accepted!

To prove Tennessee residency, applicants must provide the following:
  • Two Documents from List A

(Document must showing residence address used on application and your name, or name of your parent, guardian or spouse)

 OR
  • One Document from List A
    and
    One Document from List B
No photocopies will be accepted!
LIST A LIST B
  • Current utility bill including telephone, electric, water, gas, cable, etc. (Must include postmarked envelope bill was mailed in) initial deposit receipt is NOT acceptable
  • Current bank statement (not checks)
  • Current rental/mortgage contract fully signed and executed, or receipt including deed of sale for property
  • Current employer verification including paycheck/check stub, work ID or badge, etc.
  • Current automobile, life or health insurance policy (not wallet cards)
  • Current driver license or ID issued by the State of Tennessee to a parent, legal guardian or spouse of applicant (proof of relationship required)
  • Current Tennessee motor vehicle registration
  • Current Tennessee voter registration
  • Current IRS tax reporting W-2 Form
  • Receipt for personal property or real estate taxes paid within the last year
  • In case of student enrolled in public or private school in this state, student may provide a photo student ID and acceptable documentation that student lives on campus.
  • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) issued by the IRS
  • Form I-94 issued to the applicant by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)
  • Employment authorization document (E.A.D.) issued to the applicant by the INS
  • I-551 issued to the applicant by the INS

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