Proof of Citizenship or Lawful Presence Required for Motor Vehicle Registration

Effective January 1, 2027, Tennessee law requires applicants seeking initial registrations for certain motor vehicles to provide documentation that the applicant is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or a person whose presence in the United States has been authorized by the federal government for a specific purpose and for a specified period of authorized stay. Please visit the Tennessee Department of Revenue website for initial registration information.