NOTE: Please click here to read an important announcement from the Department of Revenue regarding changes to the temporary operation permits policy.
You could possibly get one if:
A check will be done to determine if the law allows an additional temporary tag/temporary operation permit. If you need further information or do not fall under the category above, contact our office at (615) 741-3101.
NOTE: Temporary Operation Permits CANNOT be issued on salvage vehicles.
Documents necessary to issue the temporary operation permit may be presented to either a participating 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, you may visit one of the following Department of Revenue offices from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday:
Chattanooga Office
540 McCallie Ave., Suite 350
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 634-6266
Columbia Office
2486 Plus Park Dr., Suite A
Columbia, TN 38402
(931) 380-2523
Cookeville Office
Fountain Court
370 South Lowe St., Suite 2
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9699
Jackson Office
Lowell Thomas State Office Building
225 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Suite 340
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5747
Knoxville Office
531 Henley St., Room 606
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 594-6100
Memphis Office
3150 Appling Road
Bartlett, TN 38133
(901) 213-1400