Driver License Fees
The cost of Tennessee licenses vary by class. Tennessee licenses are renewed every eight (8) years from date of issuance instead of birthdate. Accepted methods of payment for a Driver License and ID are Cash, Check, Money Order or MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover Credit Cards.
In addition to required fees listed below, County Clerk Partners will charge an additional $4.00 administrative fee to cover operational costs for services they offer.
Non-Commercial Licenses
| License Class | Cost | Standard License Period | License Cost | Application Fee | Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-Operator | $3.25/year | 8 Years | $26.00 | $2.00 | $28.00 |
| D w/for Hire Endorsement | $3.25/year+$2.50 | 8 Years | $28.50 | $2.00 | $30.50 |
| PD-Learner Permit (18 and over) | $3.50/year | 1 Year | $3.50 | $2.00 | $5.50 |
| PD-Learner Permit (under 18) | $5.00/year +$3.50 | 1 Year | $8.50 | $2.00 | $10.50 |
| H-Hardship | $3.50/year | 2 Years | $7.00 | $2.00 | $9.00 |
| M-Motorcycle | $3.25/year | 8 Years | $26.00 | $3.00 | $29.00 |
| PM-Learner Permit (under 18) | $3.50/year | 1 Year | $3.50 | $3.00 | $6.50 |
| DM-Operator & Motorcycle | $3.25/year+$3.25/year | 8 Years | $52.00 | $3.00 | $55.00 |
| ID Only (under age 18) | $1.50/year | 2 Years | $3.00 | $2.00 | $5.00 |
| ID Only (18 and over) | $1.25/year | 8 Years | $10.00 | $2.00 | $12.00 |
| 1st Duplicate | $6.00 | Until License Expires | $6.00 | $2.00 | $8.00 |
| 2nd or Subsequent Duplicate | $10.00 | Until License Expires | $10.00 | $2.00 | $12.00 |
*In addition to required state fees listed above, County Clerks will charge an additional $4.00 administrative fee to cover operational costs for services they offer.
Graduated Driver License Exchanges (GDL)
| License Class | Cost | Standard License Period | License Cost | Application Fee | Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-Intermediate Restricted (under 18) | $3.50/year + $5.00 | 5 Years | $22.50 | $2.00 | $24.50 |
| D-Intermediate Unrestricted (under 18) | $2.00 | 1 Year | $2.00 | $0.00 | $2.00 |
| D-Graduating to Class D (Age 18) | $8.00 | Until Age 21 | $8.00 | $2.00 | $10.00 |
*In addition to required state fees listed above, County Clerks will charge an additional $4.00 administrative fee to cover operational costs for services they offer.
Endorsements and Certifications
| License Class | Cost | Standard License Period | License Cost | Application Fee | Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Hire Endorsement | $2.50/endorsement - Added to Base License | Until License Expires | $2.50 | $2.00 | $4.50 |
*In addition to required state fees listed above, County Clerks will charge an additional $4.00 administrative fee to cover operational costs for services they offer.
Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL)
| License Class | Cost | Standard License Period | License Cost | Application Fee | Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A | $8.00/year | 8 Years | $64.00 | $6.00 | $70.00 |
| Class B or C | $7.00/year | 8 Years | $56.00 | $6.00 | $62.00 |
| PA-Class A Learner Permit | $8.00/year | 1 Year | $8.00 | $6.00 | $14.00 |
| PB or PC- Class B or C Learner Permit | $7.00/year | 1 Year | $7.00 | $6.00 | $13.00 |
| AM- Class A + Motorcycle | $8.00/year+$3.25/year | 8 Years | $90.00 | $7.00 | $97.00 |
| BM/CM-Class B or C & Motorcycle | $7.00/year+$3.25/year | 5 Years | $82.00 | $7.00 | $89.00 |
| 1st Duplicate | $6.00 | Until License Expires | $6.00 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| 2nd or Subsequent Duplicate | $10.00 | Until License Expires | $10.00 | $6.00 | $16.00 |
*In addition to required state fees listed above, County Clerks will charge an additional $4.00 administrative fee to cover operational costs for services they offer.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) Endorsements
| License Class | Cost | Standard License Period | License Cost | Application Fee | Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanker Endorsement | $2.50/Endorsement - Added to Base License | Until License Expires | $2.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| School Bus Endorsement | $20.00/Endorsement - Added to Base License | Until License Expires | $20.00 | $6.00 | $26.00 |
| Passenger Endorsement | $2.50/Endorsement - Added to Base License | Until License Expires | $2.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| Hazardous Material Endorsement | $2.50/Endorsement - Added to Base License | Until License Expires | $2.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| Double & Triple Trailer Endorsement | $2.50/Endorsement - Added to Base License | Until License Expires | $2.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
*In addition to required state fees listed above, County Clerks will charge an additional $4.00 administrative fee to cover operational costs for services they offer.
Temporary Licenses
| License Class | Cost | Standard License Period | License Cost | Application Fee | Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XD-Operator | $26.00 | Duration of Stay | $26.00 | $2.00 | $28.00 |
| XD w/For Hire Endorsement | $26.00+$2.50 | Duration of Stay | $28.50 | $2.00 | $30.50 |
| XPD-Learner Permit (over age 18) | $26.00 | Duration of Stay | $26.00 | $2.00 | $28.00 |
| XPD- Learner Permit (under age 18) | $26.00+$5.00 | Duration of Stay | $31.00 | $2.00 | $33.00 |
| XH-Hardship | $17.50 | Duration of Stay | $17.50 | $2.00 | $19.50 |
| XM-Motorcycle | $17.50 | Duration of Stay | $17.50 | $3.00 | $20.50 |
| XPM-Learner Permit (Under age 18) | $17.50 | Duration of Stay | $17.50 | $3.00 | $20.50 |
| XDM-Operator & Motorcycle | $17.50+$17.50 | Duration of Stay | $35.00 | $3.00 | $38.00 |
| XID Only (under age 18) | $7.50 | Duration of Stay | $7.50 | $2.00 | $9.50 |
| XID Only (over age 18) | $7.50 | Duration of Stay | $7.50 | $2.00 | $9.50 |
| 1st Duplicate | $26.00 | Duration of Stay | $26.00 | $2.00 | $28.00 |
| 2nd or Subsequent Duplicate | $26.00 | Duration of Stay | $26.00 | $2.00 | $28.00 |
*In addition to required state fees listed above, County Clerks will charge an additional $4.00 administrative fee to cover operational costs for services they offer.
Temporary Graduated Driver License Exchanges (GDL)
| License Class | Cost | Standard License Period | License Cost | Application Fee | Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XD-Intermediate Restricted (under age 18) | $17.50+$5.00 | Duration of Stay | $22.50 | $2.00 | $24.50 |
| XD-Intermediate Unrestricted (under age 18) | $2.00 | Duration of Stay | $2.00 | $2.00 | |
| XD-"Graduating" to Class D (age 18) | $17.50 | Duration of Stay | $17.50 | $2.00 | $19.50 |
*In addition to required state fees listed above, County Clerks will charge an additional $4.00 administrative fee to cover operational costs for services they offer.
Motor Vehicle Records
| License Class | Cost | Standard License Period | License Cost | Application Fee | Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driving Record (MVR) | $5.00/record | $5.00 | $5.00 |