Application for a driver's permit.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 6-80-25
in effectSec. 6-80-25. - Application for a driver's permit.
A. Permits required by this article shall be applied for, in person and in writing, on such forms as the city treasurer may prescribe, which forms shall show:
1. The applicant has obtained a class D license with "For Hire" endorsement pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. chapter 7, title 59;
2. All criminal statutes, whether federal or state, or city ordinance violations for which conviction, forfeiture of bond or pleading of nolo contendere has occurred, including motor vehicle and traffic violations;
3. Such other information as the city treasurer may require.
B. Such application shall be accompanied by:
1. A statement form, provided by a physician licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee, dated within 30 days of the application, indicating the length of time which the physician has treated the applicant, showing the applicant is not disabled by reason of defect of sight, hearing, body or limb from safely operating a motor vehicle and indicating any and all physical and mental conditions for which treatment has been rendered within the last year and for which treatment continues to be rendered;
2. Statements of at least three reputable persons, residents of the city, personally acquainted with the applicant who will state their knowledge of the good reputation, honesty and general good character of the applicant; and
3. A statement from a holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity indicating that the applicant shall be affiliated with the certificate holder upon issuance of the permit.
C. Permits shall remain the property of the city treasurer, and may be canceled, revoked or suspended at any time and will be surrendered on demand.
(Code 1985, § 39-25; Ord. No. 4227, § 1, 11-2-1993; Ord. No. 4352, § 8, 8-15-1995; Ord. No. 4941, 5-7-2002)
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_CH6-80TA_ART5DRCO_S6-80-25APDRPEFetched: 10/28/2026