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Tennessee
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 9, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Tennessee, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resource website.
Description of Program and Relief
Notice of Extension of Certain State-Issued Identification Renewals in Light of COVID-19
In light of COVID-19, the Tennessee Department of Safety has extended the deadline for obtaining renewals of driver licenses, Class ID photo identification licenses and enhanced handgun carry permits that would expire between March 12, 2020 and May 18, 2020. Additionally, the requirement that citizens appear in person to have a new photograph taken for expiring credentials has been waived through October 1, 2021.
Government or Lead Agency
Tennessee Department of Safety
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Effective immediately.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
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Class A, B, C, PA, PB, and PC licenses that would expire between March 12, 2020 and May 18, 2020 will now expire on June 30, 2020.
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Class D, M, any other Class P licenses, enhanced handgun carry permits, Class ID photo identification licenses, that would expire between March 12, 2020 and May 18, 2020 will now expire six (6) months from the current date the license is set to expire.
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No extensions are available for Class X licenses (temporary licenses).
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Class A, B, or C driver license with a medical card issued for more than ninety (90) days that is set to expire between March 12, 2020 and May 18, 2020, will have until June 30, 2020, to submit a new medical card to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to avoid cancellation.
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Persons who established residency in Tennessee between March 12, 2020, and May 18, 2020 now have until June 17, 2020 to obtain a Tennessee driver license.
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The requirement that citizens appear in person to have a new photograph for expiring credentials taken, has also been waived through to October 1, 2021, which will allow customers to renew online and not visit in person. This waiver does not apply to non-US citizens with temporary driver licenses (Class XD and XID). These individuals will still need to visit a services center in person to renew those licenses upon expiration of the current license.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
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