Temporary Driver License (Class XD, XM or Permit) and Temporary Identification License (Class XID)
Temporary Driver License
The Temporary Driver License is issued to persons whose presence in the United States has been authorized by the federal government for a specific purpose and for a specific period. Qualifying applicants will be issued a photo license valid for both driving and identification purposes.
This license is available for the operation of regular passenger vehicles under 26,000 pounds GVWR (Class XD) and for the operation of motorcycles, motor scooters or motor driven cycles (Class XM). The Temporary Driver License is NOT available for commercial vehicles requiring the CDL Class A, B or C.
To qualify for a Temporary Driver License, the applicant will be required to provide the Department of Safety and Homeland Security with proof of temporary legal presence in the United States.
The applicant for a Temporary Driver License will also have to successfully pass the required vision, knowledge and road skills tests when applicable.
Applicants Must Also Provide:
- Two (2) Acceptable Proofs of Citizenship/Lawful Permanent Residency
- If the applicant wishes to have the Temporary Driver License issued in a name different than what appears on the submitted proofs of Primary and Secondary Identification, additional documentation confirming that the name change has already been submitted to the federal agency (i.e. certified marriage certificate, certified final divorce decree, etc.) is also required.
- Two (2) Acceptable Proofs of Tennessee Residency
- Proof of social security number or sworn affidavit if no SSN has been issued.
Temporary Identification License
The Temporary Identification License is issued to persons whose presence in the United States has been authorized by the federal government for a specific purpose and for a specific period. Qualifying applicants will be issued a photo license valid ONLY for identification purposes and not for the legal operation of any type of motor vehicle.
To qualify for the Temporary Identification License, the applicant will be required to provide the Department of Safety and Homeland Security
with proof of temporary legal presence in the United States.
There are no testing requirements for issuance of the Temporary Identification License.
Applicants Must Also Provide:
- Two (2) Acceptable Proofs of Citizenship/Lawful Permanent Residency
- If the applicant wishes to have the Temporary Driver License issued in a name different than what appears on the submitted proofs of Primary and Secondary Identification, additional documentation confirming that the name change has already been submitted to the federal agency (i.e. certified marriage certificate, certified final divorce decree, etc.) is also required.
- Two (2) Acceptable Proofs of Tennessee Residency
- Proof of social security number or sworn affidavit if no SSN has been issued