How much does it cost to renew a driver's license in Tennessee?

Verified August 30, 2026: $28. Tennessee lists an eight-year Class D renewal at $28.

How long is a Tennessee driver's license valid?

Typical validity: 8 years. State-specific exceptions can apply.

How much is a replacement Tennessee driver's license?

$8 first duplicate; $12 for subsequent duplicates. Tennessee’s fee schedule lists $8 for the first duplicate and $12 for subsequent duplicate licenses.

DMV Guide · Tennessee · Verified August 2026

How to Renew Your Tennessee Driver's License in 2026

Verified August 30, 2026: Tennessee lists an eight-year Class D renewal at $28. Typical validity: 8 years. This guide uses the current official Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security source and explains renewal, replacement and REAL ID differences without assuming every driver has the same eligibility.

Renewal fee: $28Typical validity: 8 yearsReplacement fee: $8 first duplicate; $12 for subsequent duplicatesLast verified: August 30, 2026

Renewal REAL ID Replacement

Official source · verified August 30, 2026

Use the official renewal source: Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security. Fees, eligibility and accepted documents can change; confirm the official page before paying or submitting documents. DMVVerify does not process DMV transactions.

Tennessee Driver's License Renewal — Verified Quick Facts (2026)

Current Tennessee non-commercial driver-license facts verified August 30, 2026. Always re-check the official agency before paying.
Detail	Verified answer
Renewal fee	$28
Typical validity	8 years
Replacement / duplicate	$8 first duplicate; $12 for subsequent duplicates
Online renewal	Yes, for eligible drivers
REAL ID cost/rule	Same credential transaction fee; no separate REAL ID surcharge at normal renewal
Official agency	Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security

Can You Renew Your Tennessee Driver's License Online?

Eligible customers can renew online; others must use a Driver Services Center.

Check the official renewal page or your renewal notice for eligibility.
Confirm your expiration date, address and legal name before starting.
If the agency requires vision, photo, identity or lawful-status verification, complete the required office process.
If you are changing to a REAL ID-compliant credential, follow the state-specific REAL ID rule below rather than assuming the process is the same nationwide.

Important: Online eligibility is record-specific. DMVVerify does not determine eligibility; the official Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security system does.

Documents Required to Renew a Tennessee Driver's License

For a routine renewal, the exact documents depend on what Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security already has on file and whether your name, address, immigration/lawful-status information or credential type is changing. Do not bring a generic “four-document” packet unless the official checklist tells you to.

Situation	What to do
Routine renewal	Follow your renewal notice/online prompts and have the current credential plus payment or account information requested by the state.
Name/address or status change	Bring or upload the specific supporting documents required by Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security.
REAL ID / compliant credential	Use Tennessee’s REAL ID document checklist; the exact accepted documents depend on identity/name history.

Verified source: Check the current Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security renewal guidance before your transaction.

Tennessee Driver's License Renewal Fee 2026

Current verified renewal fee: $28. Tennessee lists an eight-year Class D renewal at $28. Replacement/duplicate: $8 first duplicate; $12 for subsequent duplicates. REAL ID/compliant credential: Same credential transaction fee; no separate REAL ID surcharge at normal renewal.

Transaction	Current verified fee / rule	Notes
Driver-license renewal	$28	8 years
Replacement / duplicate	$8 first duplicate; $12 for subsequent duplicates	Tennessee’s fee schedule lists $8 for the first duplicate and $12 for subsequent duplicate licenses.
REAL ID / compliant option	Same credential transaction fee; no separate REAL ID surcharge at normal renewal	A REAL ID obtained at a normal renewal uses the standard renewal transaction fee; a mid-cycle duplicate/change fee can apply.

Verified August 30, 2026 against Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security. Local, convenience, testing, late, endorsement or other circumstance-specific fees may be additional where applicable.

How to Renew Your Tennessee Driver's License: Step-by-Step

Use this order to avoid relying on an outdated fee or a generic national rule.

1. Check your official eligibility

Eligible customers can renew online; others must use a Driver Services Center.

2. Confirm the exact transaction type

Decide whether you are doing a routine renewal, a replacement/correction, or a REAL ID/compliant upgrade. Those can have different fees and document rules.

3. Prepare only the documents the state requires

Use Tennessee’s REAL ID document checklist; the exact accepted documents depend on identity/name history.

4. Pay the current fee through the official channel

The verified renewal figure is $28. Complete payment only through Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security or an authorized office/provider.

5. Keep your receipt or temporary credential

Tennessee card delivery varies; use the official transaction confirmation.

REAL ID in Tennessee: What You Need to Know

Same credential transaction fee; no separate REAL ID surcharge at normal renewal. A REAL ID obtained at a normal renewal uses the standard renewal transaction fee; a mid-cycle duplicate/change fee can apply.

How to get it: First REAL ID requires document verification at a Driver Services Center.

Documents: Use Tennessee’s REAL ID document checklist; the exact accepted documents depend on identity/name history.

Do not assume REAL ID rules are identical in every state. Fees and first-time application channels differ. See the official Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security REAL ID guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions: Tennessee Driver's License Renewal

How much does it cost to renew a Tennessee driver's license in 2026?: $28. Tennessee lists an eight-year Class D renewal at $28.
How long is the renewed license valid?: 8 years. Some drivers can have a different term because of age, lawful-status, medical or other state-specific rules.
Can I renew online?: Eligible customers can renew online; others must use a Driver Services Center.
How much is a replacement license?: $8 first duplicate; $12 for subsequent duplicates. Tennessee’s fee schedule lists $8 for the first duplicate and $12 for subsequent duplicate licenses.
Does REAL ID cost extra in Tennessee?: A REAL ID obtained at a normal renewal uses the standard renewal transaction fee; a mid-cycle duplicate/change fee can apply.