Drivers License Reinstatement

The Department of Safety and Homeland Security provides a variety of convenient ways to reinstate your driving privileges: online, in person at driver service centers across the state, or by mail. In-person reinstatements are NO LONGER processed at 1150 Foster Avenue in Nashville, Please see the nearest Driver License Reinstatement Center below for reinstatement purposes.



Reinstatement Online

Use the internet for the quickest reinstatement method available. If eligible to reinstate online, a driver must know his/her Tennessee driver license number and the last name as it appears on the driver license. Additionally, online reinstatement requires a valid credit/debit card for payment.

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In Person Driver License Reinstatement Centers


Visit one of the Driver License Reinstatement Centers listed below to process your reinstatement in person. Please Note: Days and hours of operation for reinstatements vary by location. Before proceeding to a Reinstatement Center, be sure to review Closure Advisories for the latest updates.

Important: It may be necessary to cease taking applicants prior to the closing time listed below in order to complete processing by the end of the business day. For example: Closing time for reinstatements may be listed as 4:30 p.m. but we may stop taking applicants at 2:45 p.m. in order to process applicants by 4:30 p.m.

Driver Service Center personnel cannot give license reinstatement requirements over the phone. To receive reinstatement requirements, please go online to https://dl.safety.tn.gov/ or contact the Reinstatement Call Center toll-free at (866) 903-7357.


Center Locations

Davidson County - Hickory Hollow Driver License Reinstatement Center
5216 Hickory Hollow Parkway
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 770-5701
Reinstatements - Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Time)

Greene County - Driver License Reinstatement Center
1210 Hal Henard Road
Greenville, TN 37743
(423) 638-3285
Reinstatements - Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Hamilton County - Bonny Oaks Driver License
Reinstatement Center
6502 Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 634-3127
Reinstatements - Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Knox County - West Knoxville Driver License
Reinstatement Center
430 Montbrook Lane
Knoxville, TN 37919
865-690-6393
Reinstatements - Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Obion County - Driver License Reinstatement Center
1604B West Reelfoot Avenue
Union City, TN 38261
731-884-2133
Reinstatements - Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Time)

Shelby County - East Shelby Driver License Reinstatement Center
3200 East Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38118
901-367-3639
Reinstatements - Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Time)





Reinsatement by Mail

To reinstate by mail or email, please include driver's full name, date of birth, social security number (if one has been issued), mailing address and phone number. Please also include the Tennessee driver license number and reason for cancellation, suspension, or revocation, if known.

U.S. Mail

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Financial Responsibility
PO BOX 945
Nashville, TN 37202

Courier Delivery (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.)

*Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Financial Responsibility
1150 Foster Ave.
Nashville, TN 37210

* Reinstatements are no longer processed in person at this location



Phone Numbers

Reinstatement information is available 24 hours a day via the department's automated phone system. To obtain reinstatement requirements via the automated phone system, the Tennessee driver license number is required.

Reinstatement clerks are on duty Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm CST to answer your questions.

Toll-Free: 1-866-903-7357
TTY OR TB USERS SHOULD HAVE THE RELAY SERVICE CALL (615) 532-2281
Fax: (615) 242-3480




Payment Plan Information

The Department of Safety and Homeland Security accepts payment of certain reinstatement fees by installments. Reinstatement payment plans can only be processed at certain Driver Services Centers.

For more information on the payment plan, visit the Department of Safety & Homeland Security.