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Veterans
If you are an Honorably Discharged Veteran you may now have
“Veteran” displayed on your license. At the time of application
you will need to certify on the driver license application they
you are an honorably discharged veteran and want it displayed
on your license. You must present a certified copy of DD-214
along with your driver license application.
Voter Registration – Motor Voter
To make it easy for citizens to register to vote, you may apply to
register to vote or update your voter record, when you apply for a
driver license or ID. The Department does not process your voter
registration application. The application is forwarded to your local
election commission.
• REMEMBER: Only the Election Registrar can process and
issue a voter registration card. The Driver Service Center
sends your application to the appropriate County Election
Commission to save you an additional trip. If you have not
received your Voter Registration Card within 30 days of
applying at the Driver License Service Center, you should
contact your local County Election Commission immediately.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Possession of an International Driving Permit does not mean
that the holder is valid to operate an automobile in Tennessee
or any other state. Do NOT be fooled by Internet sites that claim
that you can drive on such a permit if your license is suspended or
revoked in any state. The facts about International Driving
Permits (IDP) are as follows:
• An International Driving Permit is an official translation of a
driver’s home state or country driver license into the official
languages of the United Nations, including English. This
translated document is to be used in conjunction with the
valid driver license issued by the driver’s home state or
country.
• U.S. Citizens traveling abroad and/or foreign visitors to the
United States are
NOT required to have an International
Driving Permit. However it can be useful in emergencies such
as traffic violations or auto accidents when a foreign language
is involved.
• The International Driving Permit MUST be obtained in the
home country of the driver.
U.S. Citizens: In order to obtain an IDP a United States citizen
must:
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Hold a VALID U.S. State, Territorial or U.S. Department of
State Driver License, which is NOT under revocation or
suspension at the time the IDP is issued.
• The IDP is valid for one (1) year only from the date of
issuance and if the applicant’s state license expires and is not
renewed or is suspended during that year the IDP becomes
invalid.
•
The IDP is NOT valid for driving in the United States or
its territories and it is NOT valid by itself for driving.
•
The IDP MUST be carried with the driver’s regular valid U.S.
Driver License.
• NON-U.S. Citizens: must obtain their International Driving
Permit in their native country prior to arrival in the U.S. if
desired.
• An IDP can NOT be issued to a foreign visitor by any agency
in the United States.
• The Tennessee Driver Service Centers do NOT issue
International Driving Permits.
• Any Tennessee resident who is interested in obtaining an IDP
before traveling abroad should contact a local American
Automobile Association (AAA) office or visit their website at:
www.aaasouth.com
Registered Sexual Offender and Violent Sexual
Offender
If you are a registered sexual offender or violent sexual offender
and making application for a new driver license, or renewing your
current driver license, it is your responsibility to inform the
Department of Safety Driver License Examiner that you are
required to register as a sexual offender or violent sexual offender.
A Sex Offender Declaration and Supplemental Application must be
completed along with documentation acceptable to the Department
of Safety, evidencing identity, legal presence, and residency if the
license requested requires such documentation. If you are
ineligible to be issued a driver license, the Department of Safety
will issue a photo identification license, or identification
certificate. The applicant is required to pay any applicable fees
related to the issuance of the driver license or photo identification
card.
Sexual Offender and Violent Sexual Offenders shall always
have their driver license, photo identification card or
identification certificate in their possession.