You could possibly get one if:
(1) Original emission testing was taken prior to registration expiration and receipts for repairs or a repair bill can be provided (related to emissions repairs) dated after the issuance of the first T.O.P.
Items to bring are:
- Original failure papers
- Current failure papers
- Repair bill or receipts for items purchased to repair emissions problem
- Ownership papers
- Driver license
- $10.00 fee
(2) Have title problems.
Items to bring are:
- Ownership papers
- Proof that something is being done to clear up problem
- Driver license
- $10.00 fee
A check will be done to determine if the law allows an additional temporary tag/temporary operating permit. If you need further information or do not fall under the two above categories, contact our office at (615) 741-3101.
Note: Temporary Operators Permits CANNOT be issued on salvage vehicles.
Bring all paperwork to:
Department of Revenue at one of the following locations:
Chattanooga Office: |
540 McCallie Avenue, Suite 350, Chattanooga
Phone: (423) 634-6266 |
Cookeville Office: |
370 South Lowe, Suite 2, Cookeville
Phone: (931) 526-9699 |
Jackson Office: |
225 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 340, Jackson
Phone: (731) 423-5747 |
Knoxville Office: |
531 Henley Street, Room 606, Knoxville
Phone: (865) 594-6100 |
Memphis Office: |
3150 Appling Road, Bartlett
Phone: (901) 213-1400 |
Nashville Office: |
44 Vantage Way, Suite 160, Nashville
Phone: (615) 741-3101 |
Shelbyville Office: |
321 Bethany Lane, Shelbyville
Phone: (931) 685-5010 |
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Some county clerks issue temporary tags/temporary operating permits. Please check with your local county clerk. Click here to access the county clerk list. |
