Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security reminds Citizens to visit TN.GOV only for Online Drivers License, ID Renewals

Drivers beware of Web sites selling renewal assistance

Nashville, TN – The Driver Services Division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security wants to remind drivers that the only web site for driver license/ID renewals is the state’s official site, TN.gov.

Other Web sites that offer driver-related services, such as renewal assistance, non-certified driving history, and practice tests for a fee are not affiliated with the State of Tennessee.  The Driver Services division receives many calls from citizens who went to one of these sites, entered a credit card and received a document that contains the same information that is available for free at the the Driver Services Web site.

“We want to get the word out that it is not necessary to buy a guide or other materials to be able to renew online,” said Assistant Commissioner Lori Bullard.  “We offer online services and a free iPhone/iPad practice test app right here on TN.gov because it offers the most convenience for our customers.”

In addition to renewals, TN.gov is also the official source for ordering a duplicate license/ID, getting a certified copy of your driving record, and paying reinstatement fees.

The suite of Driver Services and mobile app was developed by NIC, Inc., Tennessee’s eGovernment partner since 2000.

About NIC, Tennessee Information Division

NIC, Tennessee Information Division, is part of eGovernment firm NIC’s family of companies, and helps Tennessee build and maintain the state’s official web portal TN.gov and hundreds of online services that allow citizens and businesses to interact with state government more efficiently.

About NIC

NIC Inc. (NASDAQ: EGOV) is the nation’s leading provider of official government portals, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company’s innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. Our popular self-funded solution allows government to put in-demand services online without using taxpayer funds.

The NIC family of companies currently provides cost-effective eGovernment solutions for more than 3,500 federal, state, and local agencies in the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.egov.com.