If your Tennessee commercial driver's license (CDL) is lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can apply for a replacement license. While not required by Tennessee law, it is a good idea to notify your local police department if you believe your CDL has been stolen.

APPLYING FOR A DUPLICATE CDL

1. You will need to visit your nearest Driver License Station that processes CDL transactions, in person in order to apply for a replacement CDL.
2. You must present a valid form of identification showing your full name and birth date.
3. Submit the replacement fee of $12 (only if it is the first replacement) or $16 (if it is a second replacement or higher).
4. If your lost/stolen CDL was due to expire within 12 months, you may also choose to renew your CDL instead of applying for a duplicate/replacement CDL. If the lost/stolen CDL was due to expire in less than 6 months then you have to renew your lost CDL.
5. If your current CDL is damaged, you must surrender it at the Driver License Station that processes CDL transactions, when you apply for a replacement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• You cannot apply for a replacement commercial driver's license online or through the mail.
• If your name or address has changed, you may need to apply for a replacement CDL in order to correct the information.
• See also Renewing a Commercial Driver's License and Applying for a Commercial Driver's License.
• See also Replacing a (Non-Commercial) Driver's License.