Tennessee - Apply For a Duplicate Driver License
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ProcedureEdit
- In Person
- Go to a Driver Service Center.
- Present a primary and secondary proof of identification.
- Have your photo taken.
- Pay the applicable fees.
- Once you meet all of the requirements, youll receive a temporary license immediately; your permanent duplicate license will arrive in the mail.
- Online
- Go to their State of Tennessee Online Driver Services.
- Choose the kind of online service you want to avail.
- Provide your TN driver's license or ID card number, TN address and last 4 digits of your Social Security Number.
- Pay the fees via credit card.
- Once done, print the confirmation page to use as a temporary license. This temporary license will remain valid for 20 days from the date of the transaction.
- You will receive your permanent duplicate within 20 business days.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- primary and secondary proof of identification
- required documentation of changes (if necessary)
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
- Tennessee Department of Safety
- Driver Licensing Contact Numbers: (615) 253-5221 or (866) 849-3548
- Website: Driver Licensing Contact Page
- Physical Address:
1150 Foster Ave.
Nashville, TN 37243 - Mailing Address:
Tennessee Department of Safety
PO BOX 945
Nashville, TN 37202 - Driver Service Center Locations
EligibilityEdit
- Resident of Tennessee
- US Citizen/ Lawful permanent resident
- A valid drivers license holder
FeesEdit
- Replacement Fee (1st duplicate): $8 ; CDL $12
- Subsequent Replacement Fees: $12; CDL $15
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InstructionsEdit
- You must report to the law enforcement agency in the area where the loss or theft occurred, as well as with your own local agency (if different).
- You can apply for a replacement TN drivers license or ID in person or online.
- If youre within 12 months of expiration, you can renew your license instead of replacing it; if youre within 6 months of expiration, you must renew instead of replace.
Required InformationEdit
- Full name
- Date and place of Birth
- Current residence
- Social security number
Need for the DocumentEdit
To fill in the gap of time that you lose your license, you need to file a Duplicate Drivers License. By applying for this kind of license, you will be free of the hassle that is attached to having no drivers license at all.
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External LinksEdit
Tennessee DMV: http://www.dmv.org/tn-tennessee/
Department of Safety and Homeland Security: http://www.tn.gov/safety/
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