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Renew Your License Plate Disclaimer: We,Business Information System (BIS), are a private (for profit) business that operates under contract with your local county government to provide various software solutions including but not limited to online services. It is against the law to drive with an expired drivers license in TN. However, those with an expired drivers license are still eligible to complete the renewal process. Drivers who are renewing drivers licenses more than thirty days after its expiration are required to pay a late fee and may be asked to take a written exam.

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Renew Your Driver's License in Tennessee

Before your Tennessee driver's license expires, you need to renew it with the TN Department of Safety and Homeland Security Driver Services Division in order to continue driving legally in the state.

On this page you'll find information on how to renew your license online, by mail, and in person.

  • If you need to renew your TN commercial driver's license (CDL), please see our Renew Your TN CDL page.
  • If you need to renew your ID card, please see our TN Identification Cards page.

When to Renew Your TN Driver's License

Your Tennessee driver's license expires on your birthday every 8 years.

8 to 10 weeks before your expiration date, the Tennessee DMV will mail you a renewal notice that will indicate if you can renew:

  • Online.
  • By mail.
  • In person.

Your Tennessee driver license status will determine how and when you can renew your license. Read below to find out more about the requirements for each driver's license status.

NOTE: If you are a non-U.S. citizen, you must renew your temporary driver license in person.

Valid Driver License

If you hold a valid Tennessee driver's license, you can renew it up to 12 months before it expires.

Expired Driver's License

If your drivers license has been expired for over 30 days, you'll need to pay a late fee when you renew.

For more information, contact the Tennessee Driver Services Division at (866) 849-3548.

Suspended Driver License

If your drivers license is suspended, you'll need to reinstate your driving privileges.

For more information, please see our guide on Suspended Licenses in Tennessee.

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Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Driver's License

If your driver's license is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can still renew it as long as you know your driver's license number.

Do not drive without a valid driver's license in Tennessee. If you'd like to request a replacement card, please see our Replacing a Lost License in Tennessee page.

Online Driver's License Renewal

To renew your driver license online, visit the TN Online Driver Services website. You'll need:

  • Your 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.

When you complete your online renewal, you'll be able to print a confirmation page and use it as a driver license extension. You will receive your new TN driver's license within 20 business days.

NOTE: If you did not receive a confirmation page, you can check the status of your renewal by contacting the Tennessee DMV at (615) 313-0300 or e-mail help@egovtn.org.

By-Mail Driver's License Renewal

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Your renewal notice will inform you whether or not you can renew your driver's license by mail.

Follow the instructions on your renewal form to renew by mail.

If you are out of state and would like to renew your TN driver's license by mail, please see the Military Member Driver's License Renewal and Out-of-State Tennessee Residents sections below.

In-Person Driver's License Renewal

To renew your driver's license in person, visit a Tennessee DMV office and:

  • Bring your current driver license.
  • Take a new photo.
  • Provide a new signature.
  • Pay the $28 renewal fee.

Non-U.S. Citizens

If you are not a U.S. citizen and you need to renew your temporary driver's license, visit your local Tennessee DMV office. You'll need to provide:

Your updated legal presence documents.

  • 2 documents proving your Tennessee address, such as your:
    • Utility bill.
    • Bank statement.
    • Rental agreement.
  • Payment for the $28 renewalfee.

Your temporary driver license will remain valid for the length of your authorized stay.

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Military Member Driver's License Renewal

Notice for Military Members Stationed in Germany

If you are currently stationed in Germany, please be aware that some states require you to have a valid U.S. driver's license in addition to your USAREUR license. Read our article for more information.

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.


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Immediate Attention:

You will need a federal compliant card such as a passport, military ID, or REAL ID driver license or ID card to board a domestic flight or access some federal facilities beginning October 1, 2020. The DMV started offering REAL ID driver licenses and ID cards on January 22, 2018.

A field office visit is required to apply for a REAL ID driver license and ID card.

In order to process your renewal, you must:

  • Use the latest version of DMV’s recommended web browsers: Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, or Safari.
  • Create an online account.
  • Be the person named on the renewal notice.
  • Not have a change of address.

You may not renew online if you wish to update or change your:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Gender

You may not apply online for a:

  • REAL ID for the first time
  • Reduced Fee DL/ID
  • No Fee DL/ID
  • Commercial Driver License
  • Senior ID

By selecting the “Driver License Renewal” or the “Identification Card Renewal” button below, you will be directed to a REAL ID Information page. To learn more about how your information is shared as well as the laws that protect the release of your information visit How Information is Protected or Disclosed.

For more information, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions.

Personal Information Collected from Credit/Debit Card Transactions

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The Department of Motor Vehicles uses a third-party vendor to process credit and debit card transactions. For more information, visit DMV’s How Information is Protected or Disclosed page.

No additional fee is charged for using this online service.

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