CRITICAL: You Have Only 10 Days to Request a Hearing

Tennessee requires hearing requests within 10 calendar days. Missing this deadline results in automatic 1-year license suspension with NO appeal available.

Tennessee DMV Hearing

Administrative License Revocation

Request your Tennessee administrative hearing within 10 days to avoid automatic license revocation and protect your driving privileges.

Critical Timeline for Tennessee DUI

DAY 1

DUI Arrest - Clock Starts

Officer issues implied consent advisory and notice form

DAY 10

DEADLINE - Request Hearing

Must be received by Tennessee Department of Safety within 10 calendar days

DAY 11

TOO LATE - Automatic Suspension

1-year suspension begins, no hearing allowed

How to Request Your Tennessee Administrative Hearing

Online Request

Fastest

Website: tn.gov/safety

Fee: $100 (credit/debit card)

Time: Available 24/7

Instant confirmation

Phone Request

Phone: (615) 741-3954

Fee: $100 (credit/debit card)

Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Limited hours

Mail/Fax Request

Not Recommended

Address:

Tennessee Department of Safety
Driver License Division
1150 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37249

Fax: (615) 532-1693

RISK: Must arrive within 10 days

Fee: $100 (money order only)

Information Needed for Tennessee Hearing Request

From Your Notice Form

Driver License Number
Date of Arrest
Arresting Officer
Arresting Agency
Incident Number

Personal Details

Full Legal Name
Current Address
Date of Birth
Phone Number

Tennessee DUI Suspension Periods

Offense	Admin Suspension	BAC Level
1st DUI	1 year	0.08+ or refusal
2nd DUI (within 10 years)	2 years	0.08+ or refusal
3rd+ DUI	5 years	0.08+ or refusal
Under 21	1 year	0.02+ or refusal
CDL Holder	1 year	0.04+ or refusal

Additional Consequences:

• Administrative suspension runs concurrent with criminal penalties
• SR-22 insurance required for reinstatement
• DUI school completion mandatory
• Ignition interlock may be required for repeat offenders

Tennessee Restricted Driving Permits

Eligibility Requirements

•Complete DUI education course
•Install ignition interlock (if required)
•File SR-22 insurance
•Pay application fee ($65)
•Show proof of employment/hardship

Permitted Activities

•Work/employment
•Medical appointments
•Court-ordered programs
•DUI school attendance
•Essential errands (limited)

When Can You Apply?

• First offense: After 30 days of suspension
• Second offense: After 90 days of suspension
• Third+ offense: After 1 year of suspension
• Refusal: Generally not eligible for restricted permit

Tennessee Ignition Interlock Requirements

When Interlock is Required

• 2nd DUI conviction (mandatory)
• 3rd+ DUI conviction (mandatory)
• High BAC first offense (0.20+ - discretionary)
• Restricted driving permit (often required)

Interlock Period

• 2nd offense: 1 year minimum
• 3rd offense: 2 years minimum
• 4th+ offense: 5 years minimum
• All vehicles: Must install on ALL owned vehicles

NO Employer Vehicle Exemption

Tennessee does NOT allow exemptions for employer-owned vehicles. If you drive for work, your employer must either install an interlock device or find alternative arrangements.

Administrative Hearing Process

Hearing Details

Tennessee Department of Safety

1150 Foster Avenue
Nashville, TN 37249