There are two ways you can have your license or ID mailed out of state.
Option 1:
You can change your mailing address when purchasing a duplicate or renewal online, however you MUST keep your residential address as the address you reside in Tennessee but you can update you mailing to any location you prefer.
Option 2:
If you license was returned by the post office ONLY you can request the license to be sent out of state. Below you will find the instructions for requesting a credential to be mailed out of state. Write a letter typed or handwritten and make sure your request has the following:
- Include the reason for requesting a credential be mailed to an address other than the address(es) on the customer’s account.
- Include the license number in the statement.
- Include the last 4 of your Social Security Number (SSN).
- Include the address where the document should be mailed in the statement.
- The customer’s signature should be at the end of the statement. Digital signatures are not permitted.
- The letter can be scanned and sent via email. (if you can't scan please take a photo and add it as an attachment with your request)
- Please attach the document to this email chain.
YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE THE DOCUMENT
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security