Moving out of Tennessee: insurance, license, deadlines
The duties below bind a person leaving Tennessee. Each carries its source
and a visible verification date; expand any citation for the exact quoted
text. Verified Sep 2026.
Every quoted source on this page was found on a saved copy of its page dated Sep 16, 2026 or later.
Apply each item only to its stated population and trigger. A residence move does not automatically sell a vehicle or boat, cancel registration, close a business, end a professional license, terminate benefits or cancel an account. Coordinate destination licensing, registration and insurance with Tennessee records. For retained property, local taxes and exemptions, contact the former assessor or administering office. Municipal parking, animal records, schools, public utilities and provider accounts require the issuing office or provider. Professional credentials and facilities not individually listed require their board; compact membership does not itself authorize destination practice. Work with the caseworker for benefits not listed. Individual custody and parental-relocation orders, protection orders, placements and supervision terms require the responsible court, agency or officer; Tennessee parental-relocation law can require advance notice before an interstate move. Before transport, check destination animal, plant, soil and firearm restrictions and any Tennessee quarantine, inspection or certification that applies.
Update every Tennessee vehicle record
binds: Owner of vehicles still titled or registered in Tennessee · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The owner changes address while Tennessee title or registration records remain active
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the local county clerk for every vehicle registered in the owner’s name. Renewal notices are not forwarded.
Contact the county clerk for the Tennessee county tied to the record.
Agency guidance Tennessee Department of Revenue, Title and Registration contact page verified Sep 2026
https://www.tn.gov/revenue/title-and-registration/contact-us.html
You must notify the clerk of all vehicles registered in your name for the address change to go into effect. Renewal notices are not forwarded; failure to update your address will make any renewal notice undeliverable.
Update a Tennessee boat-registration address
binds: Owner whose Tennessee boat registration address changes · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The registered owner moves
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency of the new address by phone or letter to the Boating Division.
Agency guidance TWRA Frequently Asked Questions verified Sep 2026
https://www.tn.gov/twra/frequently-asked-questions.html
Either call your new address at (615) 781-6618 or send a letter to the main TWRA office to the attention of the Boating Division notifying them of the change.
Report the move and check handgun-permit status
binds: Tennessee handgun carry permit holder moving residence to another state · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The permit holder moves and changes residence
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Department of Safety of the new address within 60 days. Tennessee residency is ordinarily required, so an out-of-state residence causes cancellation unless a stated nonresident exception applies. Conditions and exceptions: The agency describes a limited enhanced-permit exception for qualifying nonresidents employed in Tennessee. Check destination law before carrying.
Use the permit address-change process or contact the Handgun Permit Unit.
If missed
The agency states the Tennessee permit will be cancelled when residence changes out of state unless an applicable exception applies.
Complete the out-of-state registry report
binds: Person registered under the Tennessee Sexual Offender and Violent Sexual Offender Registration Act who intends to move out of Tennessee · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The registrant moves out of Tennessee or becomes reasonably certain of the intent to do so
Who this covers, exactly
Within 48 hours after moving or becoming reasonably certain of the intent to move, register or report to the designated law-enforcement agency and provide the address in the new jurisdiction. Conditions and exceptions: The Act defines how the 48-hour period treats weekends and holidays; confirm the individual reporting office and any supervision terms.
If missed
Registry noncompliance can carry serious criminal consequences; this record does not summarize every offense or penalty.
Statute Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-39-203(a)(3) verified Sep 2026
https://sor.tbi.tn.gov/api/vfs/40-39-203.pdf
An offender who resides and is registered in this state and who intends to move out of this state shall, within forty-eight (48) hours after moving to another state or within forty-eight (48) hours of becoming reasonably certain of the intention to move to another state, register or report to the offender's designated law enforcement agency the address at which the offender will reside in the new jurisdiction.
Confirm that no Hall income-tax return is due
binds: Individual evaluating whether a Tennessee part-year individual income-tax return is required · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
Moving out of Tennessee during a tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2021
Who this covers, exactly
Do not file a Tennessee Hall income-tax return for a tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2021; the tax was repealed. Separate business, franchise, excise, sales, employer and local obligations remain outside this record. Conditions and exceptions: This bounded conclusion concerns the former Hall individual income tax only.
Agency guidance Tennessee Department of Revenue, Hall Income Tax verified Sep 2026
https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/hall-income-tax.html
The Hall Income tax was repealed for tax periods that begin on January 1, 2021, or later. Please do not file a return for any tax year that begins on or after January 1, 2021.
Update an architect or engineer credential
binds: Tennessee-licensed architect or engineer whose home, business or mailing address changes · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The licensee changes an address while the Tennessee credential remains active
Who this covers, exactly
Submit the address change through CORE within 30 days.
Use the CORE account for the credential.
Update a contractor credential
binds: Tennessee contractor or home-improvement licensee whose address changes · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The licensee changes address while the credential remains active
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Board office in writing within 30 days through the CORE process.
Use the CORE update-license process.
If missed
The agency warns that failure can result in the civil penalty stated in Rule 0680-01-.19.
Report a real-estate license location change
binds: Tennessee Real Estate Commission licensee whose location changes · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The licensed location changes
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Commission within 10 days and submit the required CORE address-change materials.
Use CORE and upload the TREC-2 form and updated zoning letter when required.
Update a Health Related Boards credential
binds: Health Related Boards licensee whose name or address changes · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The licensee changes the address on file
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the licensing board within 30 days using the board address-change process. Conditions and exceptions: The form lists covered boards and professions. Facility relocation, compact privileges and destination authorization require separate review.
Update a nursing-board mailing address
binds: Tennessee-licensed nurse whose mailing address changes · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The nurse changes mailing address while the Tennessee license remains active
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Board of Nursing in writing of the current mailing address, giving both old and new addresses, so the notice is received no more than 30 days after the change. Conditions and exceptions: A primary-state-of-residence change and multistate privilege require the Board’s separate residency process.
Regulation Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1000-01-.05(4) verified Sep 2026
https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules_all/2018/1000-01.20241008.pdf
Each licensee who has had a change of mailing address shall notify the Board in writing of his/her current mailing address, giving both old and new addresses.
Regulation Rule 1000-01, change of address verified Sep 2026
https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules_all/2018/1000-01.20241008.pdf
Change of Address - Each licensee who has had a change of mailing address shall notify the Board in writing of his/her current mailing address, giving both old and new addresses. Such notification shall be received in the Board's administrative office no more than thirty (30) days after such change is effective
Coordinate an insurance-producer state change
binds: Tennessee-licensed insurance producer whose residential or business address changes · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The producer changes residential or business address, including a resident-state change
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Commissioner within 30 business days. For an interstate residence change, obtain the active license in the new resident state before submitting the Tennessee form.
Use NIPR for an in-state address change; use the Department form for an interstate residence change.
Report the move to TennCare
binds: TennCare member moving out of Tennessee · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The member moves out of Tennessee
Who this covers, exactly
Notify TennCare and report the address change within 10 days. Coverage ends because TennCare is limited to Tennessee residents; apply with the destination state for continuing coverage.
If missed
TennCare says out-of-state residence ends eligibility and coverage.
Update a Tennessee child-support case
binds: Person with a Tennessee child-support case whose address changes · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The case participant changes address
Who this covers, exactly
Update the address with Tennessee Child Support Customer Service.
Call 833-772-TDHS (8347); keep following the controlling order and case instructions.
Agency guidance Tennessee Child Support Help and FAQs verified Sep 2026
https://apps.tn.gov/tcses/help.html
To update your address information, contact a Customer Service Representative at 833-772-TDHS (8347).
Use the interstate unemployment process
binds: Worker who earned Tennessee wages and moved to another state · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The worker becomes unemployed after moving, with Tennessee wages in the prior 18 months
Who this covers, exactly
A Tennessee unemployment claim may still be filed on Tennessee wages; multistate wages may sometimes be combined. File through the proper interstate claim channel and continue weekly requirements. Conditions and exceptions: Eligibility and the liable state depend on the wage record; moving does not itself create eligibility.
Request a juvenile supervision transfer
binds: Youth on Tennessee probation or parole/aftercare who needs to relocate out of state · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The youth plans an interstate relocation while supervision remains
Who this covers, exactly
Request the interstate transfer through the juvenile probation officer, Family Service Worker or court 60 days before the anticipated move or release; do not relocate before receiving-state acceptance when the rule requires it.
Begin with the assigned Tennessee officer, FSW or juvenile court.
Request an adult supervision transfer
binds: Person on Tennessee probation or parole seeking supervision in another state · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
The supervised person plans to relocate out of state
Who this covers, exactly
Obtain a formal Interstate Compact transfer through the Tennessee Department of Correction and the supervising officer before treating the move as approved. Conditions and exceptions: Eligibility, reporting instructions, travel permission and timing are case-specific; the Compact does not itself approve a move.
Contact the assigned supervising officer and TDOC Interstate Compact process.
Transfer a commercial driver license after domicile changes
binds: Holder of a domestic Tennessee CDL establishing a new state of domicile · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
Establishing domicile in another state
Who this covers, exactly
Apply for a CDL from the new state of domicile within 30 days after establishing the new domicile, and surrender the CDL from the old state of domicile to the new state of domicile. Conditions and exceptions: the applicant also provides the certifications contained in paragraphs (b)(1) and (5), updated information as specified in subpart J, and, to retain a hazardous materials endorsement, complies with the requirements specified in paragraph (b)(8) and the state requirements specified in 383.73(c)(4).
Where this applies
United States federal requirements for the identified regulated activity
Apply through the destination licensing agency; continue to satisfy Tennessee’s separate driver-address duty.
Get ATF approval before covered interstate firearm transport
binds: Nonexempt possessor transporting a destructive device, machine gun, short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
Transporting a covered firearm across state lines
Who this covers, exactly
Obtain specific ATF authorization before interstate transport and satisfy destination law. Submit the written information required by 27 CFR 478.28. Conditions and exceptions: Section 478.28(c) has qualifying licensee and curio-or-relic collector exceptions. This specific authorization list does not include silencers or every NFA item; other registration and transport requirements still require ATF review.
Where this applies
United States federal requirements for the identified regulated activity
Regulation 27 CFR 478.28(b) verified Sep 2026
https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-09-17/title-27.xml?part=478
No person shall transport any destructive device, machine gun, short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle in interstate or foreign commerce under the provisions of this section until he has received specific authorization so to do from the Director.
Notify a carrier of a covered firearm shipment
binds: Person shipping firearms or ammunition through a common or contract carrier to a nonlicensee · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
Delivering a covered interstate shipment to the carrier
Who this covers, exactly
Give the carrier written notice that the package contains firearms or ammunition when 27 CFR 478.31(a) applies. Follow carrier procedures and destination law. Conditions and exceptions: The rule distinguishes shipments to licensed importers, manufacturers, dealers or collectors and passenger delivery into carrier custody. It does not make an otherwise prohibited shipment lawful.
Where this applies
United States federal requirements for the identified regulated activity
File before moving licensed firearms premises
binds: Federal firearms licensee relocating licensed business or activity · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 20, 2026 or later
Planning to change the licensed location
Who this covers, exactly
File ATF Form 5300.38 with the Federal Firearms Licensing Center at least 30 days before relocating the licensed business or activity. Follow the required state and local compliance process for the new premises. Conditions and exceptions: A household address change with no licensed-premises change is a different question. The agency must determine qualification at the new location; the application is not itself amended authority.
Where this applies
United States federal requirements for the identified regulated activity
Approve a controlled-substance registration location change
binds: DEA registrant moving registered controlled-substance activity · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 11, 2026 or later
Changing the registered location
Who this covers, exactly
Obtain the approved state license for the new address before requesting the DEA registration change. Treat the change as effective only upon DEA approval. Conditions and exceptions: An address request is not permission to operate at an unauthorized location. Multiple sites, inventory transfers, closure and special program certifications require the applicable regulator process.
Where this applies
United States federal requirements for the identified regulated activity
Use DEA’s registration-change service and the relevant state licensing authority.
License address
binds: Ordinary Tennessee driver-license holder whose recorded address changes when moving out of state · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 16, 2026 or later
Changes address while the Tennessee driver record remains applicable
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the Department of Safety and Homeland Security of any address change within 10 days. This includes physical relocation and postal or 9-1-1 address changes. The physical credential need not immediately show the new address; the official driver record must be current. Commercial credentials follow their separate process.
Use the Department online service when eligible, mail the required identifying information, or visit a Driver Services Center. The agency says commercial-license address changes must be made in person.
If missed
An incorrect official address can prevent delivery of license-status information; no specific penalty is inferred from the guidance.
Agency guidance Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, printed p.86 / PDF p.100 verified Sep 2026
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/safety/documents/DL_Manual.pdf
If you have a new address, you must report it to the Department of Safety within ten (10) days of the change.
Agency guidance Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.86 verified Sep 2026
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/safety/documents/DL_Manual.pdf
Although the new address may not appear on your license until you receive a new/renewed/reinstated license, your address must be correct on the official Driver License file.
Agency guidance Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.86 verified Sep 2026
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/safety/documents/DL_Manual.pdf
(b) by letter to: Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, P.O. Box 945, Nashville, TN 37202, (c) by completing a change-of-address form available at any Driver License Service Center
Agency guidance Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, p.86 verified Sep 2026
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/safety/documents/DL_Manual.pdf
Without your correct address, you may not receive important information concerning the status of your driver license. (Also, you could be “ticketed,” if correct address is not on file.)
Agency guidance Tennessee Department of Safety, Change of Address verified Sep 2026
https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/helpful-information/address-change.html
You are required to notify the Department of Safety and Homeland Security of any address change within 10 days of that change.