Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1340 - Safety and Homeland Security
Subtitle 1340-01 - Driver Control Division
Chapter 1340-01-13 - Rules of Classified and Commercial Driver Licenses and Certificates for Driving
Section 1340-01-13-.14 - FEES

(1) Fees required for licenses consist of a nonrefundable application fee and the license fee itself, but may also include late fees and/or a fee for special funds such as the Motorcycle Rider Safety Fund. Fees for a duplicate license or a change of information may be charged instead of the license fee, depending upon how much time remains before the license expires.

(2) The application fee which is charged depends upon whether a commercial, noncommercial, or motorcycle license is sought, is nonrefundable whether a license is issued or not, and is required whenever an application is required to be completed.

(3) The license fee which is charged depends upon the class(es) of licenses issued and the applicant's age; is refundable if the applicant does not satisfy the licensing requirements, and is required when initially obtaining a license, and thereafter whenever renewing or reinstating the license.

(4) License fees are calculated by determining the appropriate issuance period as specified in 1340-1-13-.17 and then prorated to reflect the appropriate fee for an issuance period greater or less than five (5) years.

(5) If a license needs to be reissued as provided for in 1340-1-13-.19 (duplicates, changes of information), the proper fee to charge depends upon how many duplicate licenses have been previously issued during the current renewal cycle, as well as how close the license is to expiring:

(6) Commercial upgrade fees are charged whenever an applicant wishes to upgrade a Class C license to a Class A or B, Or a Class B license to a Class A license within his or her current renewal cycle, which is defined as any period of time when more than twelve (12) months remains before the expiration date. If upgrading occurs within the last twelve (12) months, but before the last six (6) months, the applicant has the option to renew the license with the full license fee. If within the last six (6) months, the applicant shall renew rather than upgrade.

(7) The Motorcycle Rider Safety Fund fee is collected whenever an applicant applies for a Class M license when the application process requires a test as specified in 1340-1-13-.15.

(8) Late fees are added to other fees whenever the driver license or instructional permit has expired more than the period of time allowed by law, unless the Department deems the delay was unavoidable. Late fees shall not be applied to photo identification licenses.

(9) Permanent photo identification licenses as defined in 1340-1-13-.06 are issued and replaced at no cost to the applicant.

(10) Fees for restricted licenses are based upon the type of conviction as evidenced by the court order.

(11) The fee for a temporary driver license issued pursuant to § 55-50-331(g) or a duplicate thereof shall be the same as the fee for a five year Class D license.

(12) The fee for a duplicate certificate for driving shall be the same as the fee for a five year Class D license.