The Transportation Licensing Division is going paperless. Staff is working on transitioning permit renewals and new applications online through OpenGov. The transition is happening on a rolling basis until all industries are online.
Booting Industry Forms
Entertainment Transportation Company Forms
Deadline for filing applications is Friday, March 6, 2026 at noon.
Apply for an Entertainment Transportation permit.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Industry Forms
Deadline for filing applications is Friday, October 2, 2026 at noon.
Apply for a Carriage Company permit.
Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) Forms
Deadline for filing applications is Friday, July 3, 2026 at noon.
Other Passenger Vehicles for Hire (OPVH) Industry
Apply for an Other Passenger Vehicles for Hire (OPVH) permit.
Pedal Vehicle Company Forms
Deadline for filing applications is Friday, July 3, 2026 at noon.
Shared Urban Mobility Devices
The application window will open in June 2026. Applications will be available online through OpenGov.
Taxi Industry
Deadline for filing applications is Friday, December 5, 2025 at noon.
Apply for a Taxicab permit.
Wrecker Industry
Deadline for filing applications is Friday, May 1, 2026 at noon.
Other Forms
Acceptable Forms of Payment
The Transportation Licensing Commission accepts the following forms of payment:
- Credit Card (2.3% processing fee will apply)
- Cashier’s Check
- Pre-printed check with routing and account number, dollar amount, and signature. (Individual or business name and address must be pre-printed in the check’s upper left corner.)
Effective August 1, 2025, the Transportation Licensing Division will not accept cash payments.
Use of Credit Cards for Permit Fees
Based on Metropolitan Ordinance BL2008-218, a convenience fee will be added to all credit and debit card transactions processed by the Nashville Department of Transportation. The fee of 2.3% is assessed by the electronic processing company and no part of the fee goes to Metro.
