Getting Your Car Tags & Driver’s License

GETTING YOUR CAR TAGS GETTING YOUR CAR TAGS

The County Clerk’s office handles motor vehicle registration and renewal. In Williamson County, the office is at 1320 W. Main Street, Suite 135, Franklin 615-790-5712 williamsoncounty-tn.gov/166/motor-vehicles Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm In Maury County, the office is at 10 Public Square, Columbia 931-375-5200 maurycounty-tn.gov/216/motor-vehicles Monday – Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

SECURING VEHICLE TAGS FOR THE FIRST TIME Take the following documents to the County Clerk’s office in the county where you reside:

• Proof of identification such as a driver’s license, current passport, original birth certificate, or military ID Or two of: a work check stub with your full name, social security card, a health insurance card, or IRS tax forms • The vehicle’s out-of-state title or if there is a lien, the name and mailing address of the lien holder • Proof of new residency with your name and address • Current out-of-state vehicle registration • In Williamson County the fee is $65.75, plus $11 if there is a lien. In Maury County the fee is $73.

CAR TAG RENEWAL KIOSK LOCATIONS

Annually, the County Clerk’s office will mail your car tag renewal notification. Take your current registration to a local kiosk, scan the bar code, swipe your debit or credit card, and receive a decal to place on your license plate. In Williamson County car tags are renewable annually for $54.75 per vehicle and in Maury County $54.00. Kiosk stations are at the following locations, or renew in person, online, or via mail.

Williamson County • Brentwood Sports Complex • Fairview Recreation Center • Franklin Recreation Center • Longview Recreation Center • Nolensville Recreation Center • Williamson County Administrative Office Lobby 1320 W. Main Street, Franklin

Maury County • Spring Hill City Hall • Mount Pleasant Courthouse

& DRIVER’S LICENSE & DRIVER’S LICENSE

Whether you are a new resident or relocating within the state, you must obtain a Tennessee driver’s license within 30 days after establishing residency. New residents may visit any Tennessee full-service Driver’s Service Center to get a new driver’s license.

GETTING YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE

You will need to take the following documents: • Proof of U.S. Citizenship with your original birth certificate, Lawful Permanent Resident Status or Temporary Legal Presence documents.

• Two (2) proofs of Tennessee residency with your name and physical home address such as a mailed bank statement, utility bill, rent or mortgage documents, current homeowners, life or health insurance policy, voter registration card, or motor vehicle registration.

• Proof of Social Security number, if one has been issued, such as your original Social Security card, W-2, 1099, or payroll check stub showing the full number.

• Current State License/ID, with proof of name change if required.

• A completed Application for a Tennessee Driver’s License. Go here to complete the application in advance dl.safety.tn.gov or complete at the center.

AREA FULL-SERVICE DRIVER SERVICES CENTERS

Hours: 8:30 am- 5:00 pm • Franklin Center 3830 Carothers Parkway, Franklin • Nashville/Hickory Hollow Center 5216 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Antioch • Nashville/Hart Lane Center 624 Hart Lane, Nashville

• Columbia Center 1701 Hampshire Pike, Columbia • Nashville/Downtown Center William R. Snodgrass Building, 3rd Floor 312 Rosa Parks Ave., Entrance on 7th Ave.

For a list of Tennessee Driver Services Centers go to: tn.gov/safety/driver-services/locations.

Helpful Hint: Allow up to two hours or more to get your driver’s license, as there is typically a lengthy wait at most centers. The best time to go is in the morning when the center opens. Service Centers typically do not accept customers in the late afternoon if others are waiting.

It is not required, but recommended to schedule an appointment online: www.tn.gov/content/tn/safety/driver-services/online.html#Appointments

Note: Make sure your license has a REAL ID status if you are planning domestic air travel or entering a federal facility. Go to: www.tn.gov/tnrealid/what-is-real-id.html

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO... Car tags are handled by the County Clerk and driver’s license by the Tennessee Driver Services office. These agencies are not at the same location and are two different government entities. You can not get your car tags and driver’s license at the same location.

REGISTER TO VOTE

You may register to vote at either the County Clerk’s office or a Driver’s Services Center. You can also pick up a Voter’s Registration Application at any public library or election commission office, and once completed, mail it to the election commission. All registered voters will receive a voter’s registration card in the mail, confirming your registration. An online application is available at: sos.tn.gov.

Williamson County Election Commission 1405 Downs Blvd Franklin, TN 37064 • 615-790-5711 williamsoncounty-tn.gov/40/election-commission

Maury County Election Commission 1207A Tradewinds Drive Columbia, TN 38401 • 931-375-6001 maurycounty-tn.gov/227/election-commission