TN Dept of Safety - Tipton County Station - Drivers Licenses&Testing/Handgun Permits/Photo IDs

Address

220 Highway 51 North Suite 1
Covington, TN 38019

(901) 475-2517

www.tn.gov/safety

Description:

Issues drivers licenses for automobiles, motorcycles, trucks; conducts driving tests for obtaining/renewing TN licenses. This site also offers ID only cards (including free voting only ID), handgun carry permits, license renewals and duplicates and driving records.

NOTE: Lauderdale County does not have a DL testing center; nearest centers are this Tipton County Station and Dyer County station in Dyersburg.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Drivers License tests stop at 3:30 pm

Intake Process:

Apply in person; schedule driving test by tollfree number (866-849-3548) or online at: www.tnanytime.org/dlappts/

Voting Only Photo ID: Requires proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate) and
two proofs of Tennessee residency (such as a copy of a utility bill, vehicle registration/title, or bank statement). Must also sign an affidavit stating that you have no other acceptable form of ID. This form can be printed from the website and filled out in advance.

Program Fees:

$28.00/Class D license, some fees based on age. Renewal fees vary. (Licenses available for mopeds and motor scooters with automatic transmissions not exceeding 125cc); $8.00-$12.00/copy replacement licenses and photo IDS

Languages:

Driver Service Centers with computerized testing offer the test in English, German, Spanish, Korean or Japanese. Translation dictionaries are allowed, but no electronic devices (PDAs, smartphones or electronic dictionaries) or interpreters can assist

Eligibility:

Ages 16 and above may apply for a drivers license; ages 16-18 must submit minor/teen affidavit form signed by an an adult and school attendance form. Must pass tests given by the division, be resident of Tennessee, present proof of age/identification/Social Security number. Ages 14-15 must have parents sign affidavits of financial responsibility; those unable to obtain license for vehicular operation must verify age and identity to obtain state IDs.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

September 7, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

220 Highway 51 North Suite 1
Covington, TN 38019

Contacts

Isabel Wilson

Primary Contact

Office Manager

(901) 475-2682

Phone Numbers

Main

(901) 475-2517

Alternate

(901) 476-0207

Tollfree To Schedule Driving Test

(866) 849-3548

Legal Status:

State

Availability

Tue - Fri 7:00 am - 5:30 pm; reinstatement services Wed and Thu 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Eligibility

Ages 16 and above may apply; ages 16-18 must submit minor/teen affidavit form signed by an an adult and school attendance form. Must pass tests given by the division, be resident of Tennessee, present proof of age/identification/Social Security number. Ages 14-15 must have parents sign affidavits of financial responsibility; those unable to obtain license for vehicular operation must verify age and identity to obtain state IDs.

Fees

$12.50-$26.50/new license, based on age. Renewal fees vary. (Licenses available for mopeds and motor scooters with automatic transmissions not exceeding 125cc.); $5.00/copy replacement licenses available at Reinstatement Building on Summer Ave.

Intake Procedure

Apply in person; schedule driving test by tollfree number (866-849-3548) or online at: http://www.tnanytime.org/dlappts/

Languages

Driver Service Centers with computerized testing offer the test in Spanish, Korean or Japanese. Translation dictionaries are allowed, but no electronic devices (PDAs, smartphones or electronic dictionaries) or interpreters can assist during testing.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee
    • Lauderdale County
      • Tipton County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      901-475-2517
      Type:
      Other
      Name:
      Main
      Number:
      866-849-3548
      Type:
      Other
      Name:
      Tollfree
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DF-7000.1850) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geography Served

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      • Tennessee
        • Lauderdale County
          • Tipton County
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DF-7000.4590-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Geography Served

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          • Tennessee
            • Lauderdale County
              • Tipton County
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              Availability

              Tue - Fri 7:00 am - 5:30 pm; reinstatement services Wed and Thu 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

              Eligibility

              Ages 16 and above may apply; ages 16-18 must submit minor/teen affidavit form signed by an an adult and school attendance form. Must pass tests given by the division, be resident of Tennessee, present proof of age/identification/Social Security number. Ages 14-15 must have parents sign affidavits of financial responsibility; those unable to obtain license for vehicular operation must verify age and identity to obtain state IDs.

              Fees

              $12.50-$26.50/new license, based on age. Renewal fees vary. (Licenses available for mopeds and motor scooters with automatic transmissions not exceeding 125cc.); $5.00/copy replacement licenses available at Reinstatement Building on Summer Ave.

              Intake Procedure

              Apply in person; schedule driving test by tollfree number (866-849-3548) or online at: http://www.tnanytime.org/dlappts/

              Languages

              Driver Service Centers with computerized testing offer the test in Spanish, Korean or Japanese. Translation dictionaries are allowed, but no electronic devices (PDAs, smartphones or electronic dictionaries) or interpreters can assist during testing.

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Tennessee
                • Lauderdale County
                  • Tipton County

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  901-475-2517
                  Type:
                  Other
                  Name:
                  Main
                  Number:
                  866-849-3548
                  Type:
                  Other
                  Name:
                  Tollfree
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DF-7000.3300) and related services within the Service Tree.

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