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How to Restore Your Tennessee License After a No-Insurance Suspension
The short answer
These are the steps the Tennessee agency lists to restore a license after a suspension for no insurance. The state's reinstatement fees are $20 to $165, depending on the suspension. Whether an SR-22 is also required depends on your case.
Steps listed by the Tennessee agency
- Get your Tennessee reinstatement requirements online
- Submit proof of liability insurance and surrender your Tennessee driver license
- Pay the $65 reinstatement fee ($75 failure to surrender fee if applicable) online, at a Driver Services Center, or by mail
- Upload reinstatement documents online and allow up to 5 business days for review
Go to the state agency's website
Check your status first
Check your license status or reinstatement requirements on the state's own website before you pay anything.
Need to drive to work while suspended? The state offers a Restricted Driver License. Many states limit these licenses to certain suspensions, such as DUI cases, so check that it covers yours.