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Register of Deeds Office Partners with Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to Offer REAL IDs

Community Invited to get REAL ID ready for the New Year.

The Nashville Davidson County Register of Deeds Office and the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (Driver Services Division) announced today that it will host an event on Tuesday, January 6, at 9:00 a.m. to offer driver services which include REAL ID Licenses, Renewal or Replacement Licenses, Graduated Drivers Licenses, and Photo Identification Services at their office located at 300 Deaderick Street, Nashville, Tennessee.

"Our office is proud to provide such an important and much needed service to the Nashville community." Besides offering these services with convenience and safety, it will also allow individuals to explore other needed services provided by the Deeds office that they may need while visiting our new location," stated Register of Deeds Karen Johnson.

To secure your REAL ID License, the following are needed: All proofs of residency must be printed out and all government issued documents (birth certificate, passport, marriage certificate, etc.) must be original, no copies. Name changes are different than birth certificates require providing legal name change document, marriage certificate and divorce decrees if necessary.

Applicants can upload documents for preapproval; however, you will still need to bring all documents to the event for final approval. Documents should be uploaded 5 days prior to event to guarantee preapproval at www.tn.gov/safety. Credit and debit cards are the only forms of payment accepted for costs associated with the following:

• Duplicates - $8.00 for first; $12.00 after first duplicate
• Renewals - $28.00 and up depending on endorsements.
• ID Cards - Under 18 $4.50 and $12.00 over 18. New ID cards require documents listed above.
• Reinstatement Information - free Letter printed out with detailed information needed for reinstatement.

Important Note

Beginning February 1, 2026, travelers will be required to pay a $45 fee without a REAL ID or other acceptable ID like a passport. Space is limited and sign-ups are required. Sign up to get your REAL ID.

Customers can also take advantage of free parking when coming to get REAL IDs. Please visit www.nashville.gov/rod and scroll down to Complimentary Parking for additional details. For questions regarding the upcoming event, please call 615-862-6790.

About the Register of Deeds Office

The Register of Deeds is a constitutional office established by the Tennessee General Assembly as the custodian of legal documents pertaining to real property. The office is currently led by Karen Johnson, who made history as the first woman and African American elected to the position.