Guide
Tennessee DMV Records at a Glance
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security issues driver licenses and keeps driving records. Vehicle titles and registrations come from the county clerk office, under the Department of Revenue.
Guide
Tennessee DMV Resources
Direct Tennessee official government links to driver license and registration resources. Vehicle registration, tags, driving history, online forms, office locations, and hours.
- How to Get a Tennessee Driver License
- Commercial Driver License and Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- The Graduated Driver License Program (Learner's Permit and Licenses for Teenagers)
- TDL - Temporary Driver License or TID - Temporary Identification License
- Reinstating My License
- Obtain Duplicate Tennessee Driver License or Identification License
- Find a Driver License Station by City, County, or Type of Service
- Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
- Motorcycle Rider
- Department of Safety Home page and index
- Current TN Resident
- New or Relocating to TN
- Duplicate Title
- Imported Vehicle
- Low Speed Vehicles
- Medium Speed Vehicles
- Off-road Vehicle
- Repossessed Vehicle
- Sales Tax
- Title Only
- Duplicate Registration
- Insurance Requirements
- Military Registrations
- Current Available License Plates
- Disabled Placards/Plates
- New Specialty License Plate
- Personalized Plates (Ordering)
- Specialty Plates Currently Under Consideration
- Surrender a License Plate (How to)
- Driver License Forms
- Tennessee Highway Patrol & Commercial Vehicle Forms
- Financial Responsibility Forms
- D.A.R.E. Forms
- Archived Publications
- Abandoned Motor Vehicles (PDF)
- Application for Salvage Title
- Mechanic's Lien (PDF)
- Noting of Liens on a Title (PDF)
- S/B Trailer Requirements (THP Inspected) (PDF)
- Antique Motor Vehicles (PDF)
- Driver License Handbook
- Motor Carrier Manual
- Make an Appointment for a Driver License Road Test
- Renew Your Tennessee Driver License
- Change the Address on Your Tennessee Driver License and/or Handgun Carry Permit
- Interactive Moving Violation Records (Requires TennesseeAnytime Subscription)
- Additional Online Services --Complete list of online services offered by other State of Tennessee Departments at TennesseeAnytime
- Driver License Issuance
- Graduated Driver License
- Property Seizures and Forfeitures
Guide
Federal & National Authoritative Sources
Straight answers
Tennessee DMV Records, questions
Can anyone pull my driving record?
No. The federal DPPA restricts access to 14 permitted purposes. Your employer, insurer, and courts can, with appropriate justification; random strangers cannot.
What is REAL ID and do I need one?
REAL ID is a federal standard for state IDs. After the enforcement deadline, a REAL-ID-compliant license or an alternative (passport, military ID) is required to board domestic flights and enter federal buildings. A standard license still works for driving.
How do I check vehicle recalls?
NHTSA's VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls returns every open safety recall for your specific vehicle, free.
Who issues crash reports?
In Tennessee, the agency that worked the crash writes the report, whether the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a county sheriff or a city police department. Tennessee Highway Patrol crash reports are sold online and at THP district offices; the fee for a person involved is $4.