Application; information and fees required.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-44-79
in effectSec. 6-44-79. - Application; information and fees required.
A. An application for an entertainment transportation Vehicle driver permit shall be filed with the MTC on forms provided by the MTC.
B. Such application shall be certified under oath and shall at a minimum contain the following information:
1. The name, residential address, telephone number and date of birth of the applicant. No applicant under 21 years of age will be accepted.
2. The type(s) of vehicle(s) which the applicant will drive under the certificate.
3. The years of experience of the applicant in the transportation industry.
4. A concise history of the applicant's employment.
C. The applicant shall provide copies of the following documents in order to submit his or her application:
1. A valid driver's license issued by one of the 50 States within the United States of America for the issuance or renewal of an entertainment transportation vehicle driver permit corresponding with the type/classification of entertainment transportation vehicle to be operated (i.e., commercial driver license, for-hire endorsement, etc.).
2. If a resident alien, a current work permit or other valid United States immigration and customs enforcement document.
3. A copy of a currently effective Tennessee commercial driver's license.
D. Each application shall be accompanied by an official driver record obtained no longer than 30 days prior to the date of application. All applicants are required to meet the following standards:
1. No convictions or nolo contendere pleas in the last five years for any of the following offenses involving bodily injury or death and no convictions in the last three years for any of the following offenses not involving injury or death:
• Hit and run;
• Driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug;
• Reckless or careless driving;
• Repeated offenses that directly relate to a person's privilege to operate a vehicle.
2. For an initial driver permit, no more than three moving violations within the last three years and no more than two moving violations in the last year.
3. For a renewal driver permit, no more than four moving violations within the last three years and no more than two moving violations in the last year.
(Ord. No. 5861, 4-9-2024)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6BULIRE_CH6-44LISHOTVEHI_ART7ENTRVE_DIV3DRPE_S6-44-79APINFEREFetched: 10/28/2026