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How to Handle a Change of Address in Tennessee

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

If you are a Tennessee resident and have changed addresses or plan to do so in the near future, you must have the address information updated on your license, vehicle registrationand title certificate. You are also required to notify your insurance provider of your new address.

REPORTING A CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO THE DRIVER LICENSE DIVISION

You must notify the Tennessee Department of Safety of a change in address within 10 days of moving to a new residence, and to obtain a replacement driver license. Reporting a change of address is simple, and can be done in person, via mail, via telephone or online.

Reporting an address change in person:

  1. Locate the driver license office nearest you. The law only requires that authorities be notified of an address change. If you wish to change the address on the license, you can order and pay for a duplicate license.
  2. Bring your current license, along with proper identification to prove your citizenship or legal presence. You will need to provide information regarding your full name, date of birth, new address and old address.
  3. Pay the fee of $8.You can pay by cash or credit card.
  4. For a commercial driver license the fee is $12.

Reporting an address change by mail:

  1. Complete the change of address form and mail it to the following address: 
    Department of Safety
Correspondence Section
1150 Foster Ave
Nashville,TN 37210
  2. Include the necessary information such as name, date of birth, Social Security Number, old address and new address.
  3. You can also send the application via e-mail at: FinResp.safety@state.tn.us

Reporting an address change by telephone:

  1. Call 615-741-3954 or 615-251-8590.
  2. Follow the verbal instructions carefully.

Reporting an address change via the Internet:

  1. You can report a change of address online by visiting the Tennessee Department of Safety online services section and following the instructions carefully.
  2. There is no charge for changing the address online.
  3. A new license indicating the change is not issued unless paid for by the applicant.

ADDRESS CHANGE ON YOUR VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION

  1. You must notify your local county clerk's office of a change of address and have this information updated on your Tennessee Vehicle Title and Registration certificate.
  2. You can either report the change of address in person by visiting your local county clerk's office. You can also choose to report the change of address by filling the change of address form online.

NOTIFYING YOUR INSURANCE SERVICE PROVIDER OF AN ADDRESS CHANGE

  1. You must also notify your insurance provider of your change of address, so that you receive timely information regarding due dates for payments, renewals, and other communication.
  2. To save time and money, some Tennessee drivers who change addresses choose to obtain a free quote for new auto insurance instead of changing the address with their current insurance provider. Not only does this save the hassle of contacting and notifying the current insurance company, but it could potentially save hundreds of dollars by identifying companies that offer lower rates and/or better coverage.

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