Is it possible to maintain a valid driver's license in more than one
state?  My office is conducting a background investigation for
pre-employment purposes and found that our subject holds a "valid"
license in Tennessee and an "active" license in North Carolina. 
Neither license has expired and both are classified as the
standard/common driving class for each respective state - Class D in
TN and Class C in NC.  (In other words, neither is a "specialty"
license for operating a motorcycle or commercial vehicle).  I had
assumed that an individual could only maintain one active or valid
license in the U.S.

I appreciate any clarification.  Thanks for your help...

Hi  bla123,

You are correct!

NCDOT: Driver's License and ID cards
"It is unlawful to retain a driver's license from more than one state.
If you change your home state of residence, after moving, it is
necessary that you apply for a driver's license in that State and
surrender your North Carolina driver's license to the proper
authorities in that State."
http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/moving/leavingnc/whatDoINeed.html

Question: 
I just moved to Tennessee. When do I get my Tennessee driver license
and what tests will I have to take?
Answer: 
"New residents holding a valid out-of-state driver license must obtain
a Tennessee driver license no later than thirty (30) days after
establishing residency. All out-of-state driver licenses must be
surrendered. Tennessee law does not allow a resident of this state to
hold more than one valid driver license."
http://www.state.tn.us/safety/DLFAQS/dlquestion12.htm

I was glad to find this for you.  If you have any questions, please
post a clarification request *before* closing/rating my answer and
I'll be happy to reply.

Thank you,
hummer

Google Search Terms Used:

dmv north carolina
dmv north tennessee

You answered my question.  Thanks for a thorough and prompt response.

How recently was the latest driver's license issued?  Maybe the
cancellation of the other license has not yet been processed.

It would seem possible for a person to apply for a license without
admitting that he/she already had one in another state, especially if
the person were young enough to make it plausible that he/she was
getting a first license.

Latest driver's license (TN) was issued in 2004 (expires in 2011);
earlier license (NC) was issued in 2001 (expires in 2006).  Subject is
in her 50s.

Ahh, the key word on both states: one must "surrender" the previous
license.  That doesn't say what the DMV does with it; they just don't
one to be in possession of a second license.  And that is the
important thing, that one can't use a second license after an
infringement that resulted in the police's taking the first one.

Myoarin