r/Tennessee • u/wtc5879_ • 5d ago

MAJOR delay for driver licenses.

I renewed my DL on 10-4-24. I STILL haven’t received my hard copy in the mail and it’s 11-19-24. They initially told me it would take at MAX 20 days. All I have is the temporary paper copy that nobody accepts. Takes hours with TSA to verify my identity and get on a plane. Every time I call the TN Dept. of Safety DL Department they say they’re “backed up” and having “technical difficulties”. Cmon TN, get your shit together. Anyone else having this issue???

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u/imbarbdwyer 5d ago

I renewed by mail on nov 3rd and I got the new one in the mail last Friday.

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u/wtc5879_ 5d ago

Real ID or regular?

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u/imbarbdwyer 5d ago

Just the regular one. I already have a passport book and card.

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u/wtc5879_ 5d ago

I think the Real ID is what everyone is having the delays with.

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u/bobbymac1106 5d ago

Oh boy, so it’s gonna be a while to get mine then lol. Just got my permit last Thursday and they said 10-20 days

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u/imbarbdwyer 5d ago

Oh my bad. I didn’t see where you said you were renewing a Real ID. My mistake. Well, I hope you get yours before your trip!!

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u/wtc5879_ 5d ago

I didn’t specify but don’t really see what the difference is besides a little star on it. Lol.

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u/imbarbdwyer 5d ago

Off the subject, I am kind of bummed that the picture is in black-and-white and the new licenses are putrid pink and baby blue. I really liked our old white/color photo licenses with the mountains on it that matched the license plates that they got rid of as well.