Terms Used In Tennessee Code 55-25-109

  • Department: means the department of safety, the department of revenue and the county clerk's office when acting as an agent of these departments, or the duly authorized agents or contractors thereof, responsible to compile and maintain motor vehicle records. See Tennessee Code 55-25-103
  • Person: means an individual, organization or entity, but does not include this state or an agency of this state. See Tennessee Code 55-25-103
  • Personal information: means information that identifies a person, including an individual's photograph, or computerized image, social security number, driver identification number, name, address excluding the five-digit zip code, telephone number, and medical or disability information, but does not include information on vehicular accidents, driving or equipment-related violations, and driver license or registration status. See Tennessee Code 55-25-103
  • written: includes printing, typewriting, engraving, lithography, and any other mode of representing words and letters. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

The department may, prior to disclosure of personal information as permitted under §§ 55-25-105 – 55-25-107 require the meeting of conditions by requesting the person for the purposes of obtaining reasonable assurance concerning the identity of the requesting person, and, to the extent required, that the use will be only as authorized, or the consent of the person which is the subject of the information has been obtained. These conditions may include, but need not be limited to, the making and filing of written application in a form and containing any information and certification requirements as the department may prescribe.