TN DMV Vehicle Registration and Licensing 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How soon after establishing Tennessee residency must you obtain a Tennessee driver's license?
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 6 months
Correct answer: 30 days
New Tennessee residents must apply for a Tennessee driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.
Question 2: What is the minimum age to apply for a Class D (regular) driver's license in Tennessee?
- 16 (Correct answer)
- 15
- 17
- 18
Correct answer: 16
Tennessee residents can apply for a full Class D driver's license at age 16 after completing the graduated licensing requirements.
Question 3: How long is a standard Tennessee driver's license valid?
- 8 years (Correct answer)
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 8 years
A standard Tennessee driver's license is valid for eight years from the date of issue.
Question 4: What is required to get a Tennessee REAL ID-compliant driver's license?
- Proof of identity, Social Security number, and two proofs of Tennessee residency (Correct answer)
- Only a current out-of-state license
- Proof of vehicle ownership
- A notarized letter from an employer
Correct answer: Proof of identity, Social Security number, and two proofs of Tennessee residency
Tennessee REAL ID requires proof of full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, and two documents proving Tennessee residency.
Question 5: What must a new Tennessee vehicle owner do within 30 days of purchase?
- Register the vehicle and title it in Tennessee (Correct answer)
- Pass a vehicle safety inspection
- Submit a mileage report to the DMV
- Obtain a temporary operating permit from the dealer
Correct answer: Register the vehicle and title it in Tennessee
New vehicle owners in Tennessee must register and title their vehicle at the county clerk's office within 30 days of purchase.
Question 6: What document proves you are the legal owner of a vehicle in Tennessee?
- Certificate of Title (Correct answer)
- Vehicle registration card
- Bill of sale
- Insurance card
Correct answer: Certificate of Title
The Certificate of Title is the official legal document that establishes ownership of a vehicle in Tennessee.
TN DMV Vehicle Registration and Licensing 1
How soon after establishing Tennessee residency must you obtain a Tennessee driver's license?