New residents of the city have 30 days after establishing permanent residency to change their out-of-state drivers license to a valid Tennessee license.

If you have a valid license from another state, only a vision test is required. For a first-time license, you must have a certified birth certificate, pass a written test concerning the rules of the road, vision test and a road test. All applicants must also have verification of their Social Security number. Driver's license examining stations are at:

New residents must obtain Tennessee license plates for their cars and trucks within 30 days after establishing residency. To purchase a license plate, a Tennessee title must be obtained. Both may be purchased at the County Clerk's office. Call ahead (215-2385) to find out what paperwork you will need to get the title and tags. The Knox County Clerk is located in room 219, in the Old Courthouse Building at 300 Main Avenue in downtown Knoxville.

Voter Registration

Any person not convicted of a felony may register to vote at age 18. The voter registration books close 29 days prior to the election so register to vote as soon as possible after moving to the city. The Knox County Election Commission handles voter registration in the city. New residents may register at the Election Commission office, at the driver's license stations, other government offices or by mail (mail forms are available at libraries and post offices.)

Email: knoxco@esper.com
Website: www.state.tn.us/sos/election/outlines.htm

The Election Commission is located in downtown Knoxville at:
Knox County Election Commission
Old Courthouse Building Room 218
300 Main Avenue
215-2480