Tennessee Driving Permits

Getting a drivers permit in Tennessee is relatively easy. Basically all you need is the required forms and papers.
Requirements for a Learner Permit

• You must be at least 15 years old
• Appear in person at a driver's license examination station.
• Present a valid birth certificate or other acceptable identification
• Must present two proofs of Tennessee Residency
• Proof of School Attendance / Progress
• Pass a written test
• Pass a vision test
• Have Parent Consent or Signature on application.
• Pay the required fees

Restrictions

• Must drive with a licensed adult 18 years or older

Requirements for an Intermediate Drivers License

• You must be at least 16 years old.
• Must have held a permit for at least 180 days
• Appear in person at a driver's license examination station.
• Present a valid birth certificate or other acceptable identification.
• Must present two proofs of Tennessee Residency
• Pass a Road Test
• Parental Consent and Signature
• Must have completed 50 hours of supervised driving (10 at night)
• Pay the required fees

Restrictions

• Cannot have more than one passenger under 18 years of age (Unless Immediate Family Members)
• Cannot drive between Midnight and 5AM unsupervised unless for an emergency / work related situation

Requirements for a Full License

• Must be at least 18 Years old
• Must present two proofs of Tennessee Residency
• Pass a written test
• Pass a Vision Test
• Pass a road test
• Appear in person at  a drivers license examination Station
• Present a valid birth certificate
• Valid Social Security Number
• Pay a $35 Fee

Restrictions

• Full License