While driving a car in Tennessee, you must have your driver’s license or Temporary Driver's License in your possession to show on request to any law enforcement officer. If you do not have your license with you, you may be required to pay a fine.
International Students students and scholars normally apply for a Temporary Driver Driver’s License (Class XD). The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues a photo license document valid for both driving and identification purposes. A TN Temporary Driver’s License is issued until the expiration date specified by your immigration documents. If you apply for and receive an extension to stay beyond the original date, then you will need to present your extension papers to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) location for renewal of your license.
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Valid Foreign Passport with Valid F-1 or J-1 Visa
Printed I-94 Record
I-20 (F Status) or DS-2019 (J Status). For the I-20 to be considered valid, you must print the electronic I-20 using a color printer. Then sign your name on the student attestation line in blue ink.
Two proof of identity documents: (License from home country, Certified Birth Certificate, Valid Passport)
Two documents, no older than three months, that prove you have a Tennessee residential address. Examples include: Current utility bill, bank statement, rental contract, paycheck, or pay statement with your address on the check.
Proof of SSN (or sworn affidavit if no SSN has been issued)
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