If you’ve got a Gold or Black Star, you’ve got #TNREALID.
New REAL IDs feature a black circle with a star, while legacy REAL IDs have a gold circle. New and legacy versions comply with the REAL ID Act and are valid until their expiration date.
The REAL ID Act of 2005 established minimum security standards for license issuance and production. These standards provide an additional level of security to protect your identity. It also prohibits Federal agencies from accepting driver licenses and ID cards from states that do not meet the Act’s minimum standards. Beginning May 7, 2025, everyone must have a REAL ID license or passport to enter certain Federal buildings, military bases and nuclear power plants or board commercial flights within the United States.
How to make an appointment for real id?
Federal law requires REAL ID applications to be made in person. If you have a Tennessee Driver License or ID, you can apply for a REAL ID at a Driver Services Center or participating County Clerks. If you do not have a Tennessee Driver License or ID, you can apply for a REAL ID at a full-service Driver Services Center.
Save time at the Driver Services Center by scheduling an appointment to get your REAL ID.
How much will it cost?
A REAL ID will cost the same as current a Tennessee driver license or photo ID. If it is time to renew your license, the cost to obtain a REAL ID driver license or photo ID will be the standard renewal fee of an 8-year credential. However, if you are not within your renewal period and you wish to obtain a REAL ID compliant credential, you will be charged a duplicate fee. For a list of credential costs click here.
