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2017 Tennessee Code
Title 55 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 50 - Uniform Classified and Commercial Driver License Act
Part 3 - Application, Examination, and Issuance
§ 55-50-337. Expiration of licenses.
Universal Citation: TN Code § 55-50-337 (2017)
- (a) Every driver license issued by the department on or after January 1, 2016, shall be issued for a period of eight (8) years excluding Class P licenses, which shall expire one (1) year from the date of initial issuance. The commissioner may issue an initial license or renew a license that shall remain valid for three (3) to eight (8) years in order to transition licensees to an eight-year renewal cycle. License fees due under § 55-50-323 shall be prorated to reflect the appropriate fee for a renewal cycle of lesser length than eight (8) years; provided, that for Class D, Class M, and photo identification licenses, there shall be deducted from the gross prorated fee the amount of two dollars ($2.00).
- (b) Photo identification cards or licenses issued to persons who have attained the age of sixty-five (65) shall not expire, but may be replaced at any time upon payment of the fee specified in § 55-50-323(a)(2)(J)(i).
- (c) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, temporary licenses issued pursuant to § 55-50-331(g) shall be valid during the period of time specified in § 55-50-331(g).
- (d) Any person issued a license or permit prior to July 1, 2004, who is subject to § 55-50-331(g) shall, upon renewal or reapplication, receive, if otherwise eligible, a temporary license, which shall expire in accordance with § 55-50-331(g).
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