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.
| License Class | Cost | Standard License Period | License Cost | Application Fee | Total Cost* |
| Non-Commercial Licenses | |||||
| 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 |
| Graduated Driver License Exchanges (GDL) | |||||
| 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 |
| Endorsements and Certifications | |||||
| Added to Base License | |||||
| For Hire Endorsement | $2.50/endorsement | Until License Expires | $2.50 | $2.00 | $4.50 |
| Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL) | |||||
| 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 |
| Commercial Driver License (CDL) Endorsements | |||||
| Added to Base License | |||||
| Tanker Endorsement | $2.50/Endorsement | Until License Expires | $2.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| School Bus Endorsement | $20.00/Endorsement | Until License Expires | $20.00 | $6.00 | $26.00 |
| Passenger Endorsement | $2.50/Endorsement | Until License Expires | $2.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| Hazardous Material Endorsement | $2.50/Endorsement | Until License Expires | $2.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| Double & Triple Trailer Endorsement | $2.50/Endorsement | Until License Expires | $2.50 | $6.00 | $8.50 |
| Temporary Licenses | |||||
| 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 |
| Temporary Graduated Driver License Exchanges (GDL) | |||||
| 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 |
| Motor Vehicle Records | |||||
| Driving Record (MVR) | $5.00/record | $5.00 | $5.00 | ||
| *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. | |||||