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Temporary Tags/Temporary Operating Permits

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
- $5.50 fee

(2) Have title problems.

Items to bring are:
- Ownership papers
- Proof that something is being done to clear up problem
- Driver license
- $5.50 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
Some county clerks issue temporary tags/temporary operating permits. Please check with your local county clerk. Click here to access the county clerk list.