Commissioner Gibbons Names Memphis Police Colonel as Assistant Commissioner of Driver Services

MEMPHIS, TN – Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons on Monday announced the appointment of Lori Bullard as Assistant Commissioner of Driver Services. Bullard, a 25-year veteran of the Memphis Police Department, currently holds the rank of colonel and is the commander the Union Station Precinct in midtown Memphis. Bullard will … Read more

Tennessee Highway Patrol Accepting Applications for Troopers

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced today it is aggressively seeking men and women who are interested in careers in law enforcement for a new Trooper Cadet Class slated to begin January 22, 2012. Applications will only be accepted from Monday, August 15 through Friday, August 26, 2011.  read more TN.gov Newsroom – … Read more

FAST FACT: DOL also regulates more than 30 professions

Tatoo artist Hanz Zarate of Pierced Hearts Tattoo Parlor in Seattle. (Seattle Times photo by Michelle Archer) While most everyone knows we issue driver licenses, ID cards and vehicle tabs, an often overlooked area of the Department of Licensing’s responsibilities is business and professional licensing.  We regulate 34 professions that represent more than 264,000 active … Read more

Now renew license plates online through birthday

In a major step toward reducing wait times for customers, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced today that Michigan motorists can now renew vehicle license plate registrations online right up through their birthday, eliminating the need to make a last-minute trip to a branch office. Michigan.Gov | SOS | Headlines | State Wide News