padmamutta
Registered Users (C)
Tennessee Driver License Policy
New Qualification Requirement in Place as of
May 29, 2004
Tennessee Driver License Policy FAQ's
Certificate for Driving
Tennessee has a new law requiring proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency in order to obtain a Tennessee driver license. This new policy, which went into effect May 29, 2004, requires first-time applicants as well as new and returning residents of Tennessee to show documents confirming they are a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
When applying for a Tennessee driver license, applicants must now provide:
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency
Two proofs of identity
Two proofs of Tennessee residency
Proof of social security number (if never issued a social security number a sworn affidavit stating that is required)
In addition to first-time applicants, new and returning residents, anyone issued a Tennessee driver license since January 1, 2001 will also be required to provide documentation they are either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident at the time of their first renewal. If an individual is unable to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, they will not qualify for a renewal of their driver license. These individuals may qualify for a Certificate for Driving. Certificates for Driving will be available beginning July 1, 2004.
New Qualification Requirement in Place as of
May 29, 2004
Tennessee Driver License Policy FAQ's
Certificate for Driving
Tennessee has a new law requiring proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency in order to obtain a Tennessee driver license. This new policy, which went into effect May 29, 2004, requires first-time applicants as well as new and returning residents of Tennessee to show documents confirming they are a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
When applying for a Tennessee driver license, applicants must now provide:
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency
Two proofs of identity
Two proofs of Tennessee residency
Proof of social security number (if never issued a social security number a sworn affidavit stating that is required)
In addition to first-time applicants, new and returning residents, anyone issued a Tennessee driver license since January 1, 2001 will also be required to provide documentation they are either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident at the time of their first renewal. If an individual is unable to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, they will not qualify for a renewal of their driver license. These individuals may qualify for a Certificate for Driving. Certificates for Driving will be available beginning July 1, 2004.