Cost

A REAL ID will cost the same as current Tennessee licenses and IDs. If it is time to renew your license, the cost to obtain a REAL ID driver license or Identification credential will be the standard renewal fee of an 8-year credential. However, if you are not within your renewal period and you wish to obtain a REAL ID compliant credential, you will be charged a duplicate fee. For a list of credential costs, view the cost table below.

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Cost Table

License Class (standard 8-year cycle)	License Fees*	Minimum Age	Temporary(X) Driver License & Identification(ID) License Type	Temporary License Fees*
Class D-Operator	$28.00	16	XD-Class D Vehicle	$28.00
Class D w/For Hire	$30.50	18	XD w/For Hire	$30.50
Adding For Hire	$4.50	18	Adding For Hire	$4.50
PD Learner Permit (over age 18)	$5.50 (1yr)	18	XPD-Class D Permit (over age 18)	$28.00
PD Learner Permit (under age 18)	$10.50 (1yr)	15	XPD-Class D Permit (under age 18)	$33.00
H-Hardship	$9.00	14	XH-Hardship	$33.00
Photo ID (over age 18)	$12.00	Over 18	XID-Photo ID Only (over age 18)	$12.00
Photo ID (under age 18)	$4.50	Under 18	XID-Photo ID Only (under age 18)	$4.50
Class M-Motorcycle	$29.00	15	XM-Class M Vehicle	$29.00
DM-Operator & Motorcycle	$55.00	16	XDM-Class D & M Vehicle	$55.00
Class A	$64.00	21	NA	NA
Class B or C	$56.00	21	NA	NA
1st Duplicate-D or M	$8.00	-	1st Duplicate XD or XM	$28.00
2nd or Subsequent Duplicate-D or M	$12.00	-	2nd or Subsequent Duplicate XD or XM	$28.00
1st Duplicate-CDL	$12.00	-	NA	NA
2nd or Subsequent Duplicate-CDL	$16.00	-	NA	NA
Intermediate Restricted-D	$23.25	16	Intermediate Restricted-XD	$33.00
Intermediate Unrestricted-D	$2.00	17	Intermediate Unrestricted-XD	$28.00
Graduating to Class D	$8 - $12.00	18	Graduating to Class XD	$28.00
*In addition to required state fees listed above, County Clerks will charge an additional $4.00 administrative fee to cover operational costs for services they offer.