Tennessee law requires proof of citizenship for first-time vehicle registration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new Tennessee law will require first-time vehicle registration applicants to show proof of citizenship or legal immigration status beginning in 2027, a requirement that does not apply to drivers renewing existing registrations. Tennessee has enacted a new law, Public Chapter 954, that requires people applying for an initial motor vehicle [...] The post Tennessee law requires proof of citizenship for first-time vehicle registration appeared first on News Pub . The post Tennessee law requires proof of citizenship for first-time vehicle registration appeared first on News Pub .
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new Tennessee law will require first-time vehicle registration applicants to show proof of citizenship or legal immigration status beginning in 2027, a requirement that does not apply to drivers renewing existing registrations. Tennessee has enacted a new law, Public Chapter 954, that requires people applying for an initial motor vehicle registration to prove they are a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a person whose federal immigration status authorizes their presence in the country for a specific purpose and time period. The law takes effect Jan. …
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