You can replace your lost Tennessee driver’s license online or in person at a driver service center. If you’re out of state, you can apply for a replacement license online or by mail. Either way, you’ll need to provide proof of identity and pay between $8 and $16.

It’s hard not to panic when you realize you’ve lost your driver’s license. Remember, though—thousands of people lose their licenses every day! Most states have set up simple procedures for getting your license back so that you can hop behind the wheel again as soon as possible.

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How to replace a lost driver’s license in Tennessee

Whether your license slipped out of your pocket at a restaurant or you left it in a hotel room, you should work on getting a replacement right away. Losing your license isn’t a huge deal—but driving without one is!

Here’s how you can get your license back in a flash.

Replacing a lost Tennessee license online

Go to the Tennessee

online services menu

, then follow the steps to get a duplicate driver’s license. Be ready to give them:

Personal information (like your Social Security number and ID number)

Proof of ID (for example, a valid U.S. passport or birth certificate)

Any

documentation of changes

in your license

Here’s the fee structure for a duplicate license:

First duplicate: $8

Subsequent duplicates: $12

First Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) duplicate: $12

Subsequent CDL duplicates: $16

Once you’ve applied for the duplicate and paid, you should receive your replacement license in the mail within 20 days.

Replacing a lost Tennessee license in person

If you’d rather meet with someone face-to-face and you’re not too far from a

Tennessee driver service center

, you can make a quick trip to apply for a replacement license.

As with the online process, you’ll need

proof of identification

, personal information (like your SSN), and potentially proof of address. Once you’ve got all these documents, you’re good to go! Just pay the $8 to $16 replacement fee and you’ll get your new license within three weeks.

Remember—if your lost license was set to expire within six months, you will need to renew your license instead of getting a duplicate. You can renew it through the

online services menu

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What if you lose your Tennessee license out of state?

If you lose your license while you’re in a different state, don’t sweat it. You can get a replacement online or by mail, and the process is pretty much the same.

Of course, you’ll need to enter your current out-of-state address when asked where to send your duplicate. If you’re a military member, call (615) 253-5221 for help with your replacement.

And that’s it! Though it might take a bit longer to receive your license when you’re applying from out of state, you should be back on the road before you know it.

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How to save money on car insurance in Tennessee

If you’ve just applied to get your replacement license, you’re probably pretty tired of forms, paperwork, and more than anything—waiting! Fortunately, we’ve got a quick and easy way to save money on car insurance without any annoying paperwork.

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