Department of Revenue
Richard H. Roberts, Commissioner

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 temporary operating permit.
   
   Items to bring are:
• Original failure papers
• Current failure papers
• Repair bill or receipts for items purchased to repair emissions problem
• Ownership papers
• Driver's license
• $10 fee
2. Have title problems.
   
   Items to bring are:
• Ownership papers
• Proof that something is being done to clear up problem
• Driver's license
• $10 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.

Documents necessary to issue the temporary operation permit may be presented to either a particiating Tennessee county clerk or directly to the Department of Revenue.  Click here to find your county clerk's contact information - please contact your clerk's office directly to ensure they can assist you.  Otherwise, please visit one of the following Department of Revenue offices from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday: