In the state's own words

“A 50-Hour Certification form must be signed by your parent, guardian or driving instructor confirming this experience”

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Department of Safety page 'Teen/Graduated Driver License', under 'Meet the requirements to apply' for the intermediate restricted license Read it on tn.gov

“I affirm that I am the above named parent/guardian or licensed instructor, and I certify that the above named permit holder (under the age of 18) has completed fifty (50) hours of behind the wheel driving including a minimum of ten (10) hours of driving at night.”

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security SF-1256, page 1, the statement above the signature line Read it on tn.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

SF-1256 is a one-page statement. The parent, guardian or a licensed instructor affirms 50 hours, 10 at night. It has no rows for drives.

The form

SF-1256

Open SF-1256 on tn.gov

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