IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
The information in this manual is not copyrighted and may be reproduced or translated by the user as needed.
Every effort has been made to provide, in this publication, the most current and accurate information as of July 1, 2017.
Misprints or outdated information that may appear within these pages will not override or supersede changes that have
occurred in the law, promulgated rules and regulations or policy that has been initiated since the printing date.
Where You Can Obtain a Copy of this Publication
This publication is available at every Driver Service Center location across the state.
This publication is also available online at the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security website:
tn.gov/safety
Written comments/concerns about this publication should be sent to:
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Driver Services Division
PO Box 945
Nashville, Tennessee 37202
Service Locations to Obtain or Renew Your License:
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security has Driver Service Centers located throughout the state. Our centers
are normally open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on official state holidays. Our centers will typically have an
increased volume after being closed for a holiday so please plan your visit accordingly.
To find the nearest location that best fit your needs, go to our website at tn.gov/safety or by calling toll-free
1-866-849-3548.
TDD assistance for the hearing impaired can be provided by dialing 615-532-2281 (Telecommunications Device for
the Hearing Impaired).
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Interim Documents
A new security practice has been implemented with the issuance of an interim license or ID for customers who are
getting a driver license for the first time or renewing their license. This interim license is valid for up to 20 days, and the
permanent license or ID will be mailed to the customer’s
address. All interim licenses are printed on special security
paper and include a photo and signature for identification
purposes. The information on the front of the card can be
validated by reading the 2D barcode. Many other security
features have been incorporated to protect you in preventing
driver license fraud and identity theft.
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
(TDOSHS) is now issuing more secure driver licenses and
identification cards. These new licenses will be produced
using an improved production and issuing process resulting in
a more tamper-proof construction. This will make it much
more difficult to alter or counterfeit, protecting private
information even more effectively. This process will also help
protect you by combating identity theft by allowing TDOSHS
to verify photographs stored in the system with customers
presenting themselves for new documents.