All drivers in Tennessee must obtain a driver license. For complete driver license information visit our Driver License Main Page.

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.

Additional general requirements can be found in our Driver License Issuance section.

Click here for a complete list of our driver licensing stations.

Driver license fees are pro-rated with a standard five year license being $19.50

Make sure you bring proof of your new Tennessee residency. Click here for a list of items that will be acceptable as proof of residency.

Tennessee requires that vehicle drivers and front-seat passengers regardless of age wear seat belts! Children ages 4 through 17 are required to wear seat belts no matter where they are sitting in the vehicle. Children younger than 4 must sit in approved child restraint devices. Visit the governor's CLICK IT OR TICKET website for more information.