Emissions Testing

 

  • Emission Testing Repeal Information       Future Changes in Vehicle Emission Program on TN.gov
  • Sumner County Passenger vehicles and light duty trucks 1975 or newer are required to be tested for emissions before they can be renewed or a new plate can be purchased. Effective 04/01/05 only those vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) greater than 10,500 pounds are exempt from the emissions test requirement. Diesel-powered vehicles are no longer exempt.
  • You will need to have a renewal notice, an old registration or the vehicle title available for testing. The fee is $9.00.
  • The testing center in Sumner County is located on Grassland Place across Highway 31 from Volunteer State Community College. The hours of operation are Monday and Tuesday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Holiday hours vary.
  • Any of the ten testing centers in the five-county region may be used to obtain your compliance certificate.
  • LINK TO ADDITIONAL STATE INFORMATION
  • LINK TO ENVIROTEST INFORMATION
  • HOW TO APPLY FOR A VEHICLE EXEMPTION

     LOCATIONS     Emission Station Cameras Click Sumner County

2021 Mobile Emissions Testing Schedule

During the Covid-19 crisis, County Clerk staff will operate from the Gallatin and Hendersonville offices only.  There will be no on-site County Clerk staff operating from the satellite locations in Portland, Westmoreland or White House until further notice.

Portland MVD Renewal Self-Service KIOSK
Portland Public Safety Building located at 435 N. Broadway
NEW! 24-hour Self-Service MVD Renewal Kiosk in the front lobby of the Portland Public Safety Building

(Please Note: First time in our county vehicle transactions or plates that have been expired more than 90-days can not be processed at the kiosk.)
 

White House MVD Renewal Self-Service KIOSK
NEW! 24-hour Self-Service MVD Renewal Kiosk in the front lobby of the White House Volunteer State Bank; 2920 Hwy 31W.

(Please Note: First time in our county vehicle transactions or plates that have been expired more than 90-days can not be processed at the kiosk.)