Ultimate Guide to Renewing your Tennessee Driver License

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    January 25, 2021 1 min read

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    Wondering what you need and how you can renew your Tennessee Driver's License? Here is the ultimate guide to quickly and easily renewing your Tennessee driver license.

    What You’ll Need to Renew your Tennessee Driver License

    • TN driver's license number.
    • The last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
    • Your TN mailing address.
    • A credit/debit card for the $28 renewal fee.

    What You’ll Need to Do to Renew your Tennessee Driver License Online

    1. Go to Tennessee DMV license renewal website.
    2. Provide the information.
    3. Pay the fees.
    4. Print a confirmation page and use it as a driver license extension.
    5. You will receive your new TN driver's license within 20 business days.

    What You’ll Need to Do to Renew your Tennessee Driver License in Person

    1. Visit your nearest DMV office in person. Consider making a DMV appointment or getting a line waiting concierge.
    2. Submit the required documents and surrender your license.
    3. Take a new photo.
    4. Provide a new signature.
    5. Pay the $28 renewal fee.

    Military Member Driver's License Renewal

    If you are an active duty military member, your expired drivers license will remain valid for 60 days after your discharge or return to Tennessee. You can request for a “ Code 30" to be printed on your driver's license that will indicate your military extension.

    To request a “ Code 30" you'll need:

    • Notarized copies of the front and back of your military ID.
    • A copy of your military orders.
    • Your out-of-state mailing address.
    • Payment for the duplicate fee: First duplicate: $8; Subsequent duplicates: $12.
    • The mailing address to request a “Code 30” on your license is:

    Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
    Driver Services Division – Special Handling Unit
    Attn: Military Coordinator
    Browning Building, Room 253
    1150 Foster Avenue
    Nashville, TN 37243 (use zip code 37210 for overnight shipping)

    Need more Tennessee DMV help?

    Search the Skip blog or download the free Skip app on the App Store or Google Play. On the app, you can find more help, book services, and even ask our team questions via chat.


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