April 30, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
Although the social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19 have required many public offices to restrict in-person interaction, these elected and appointed officials and their employees are still on the job even though you may not see them.
County Clerk James L. (Jimmy) Poss released an update Wednesday on the daily transactions in his office over the phone, by mail, on-line, and at the drive through window.
“The main doors to the County Offices building have been locked since Friday March 20, 2020 in response to Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive order. This executive order by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee gave a green light for residents to delay getting their vehicle title & registration, driver’s license, handgun carry and Business Tax filing renewal until June 15, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic”.
“My staff and I remain busy averaging 85 transactions daily completing a total of 2,540 accountable transactions, receipting a total of $149,893.98 from Friday March 20, 2020 8:00 a.m. through Wednesday afternoon April 29, 2020 4:30 p.m. at close of business”.
“Accountable transactions are exactly that, available to print data breaking down each area of service provided daily. Many other daily functions not accountable consists of mail sorting, answering numerous phone calls, the actual process of printing titles after review and approval, mailing titles, mailing renewals from online or phone processing, mail license plates to customers from dealerships mail in transactions, mailing new business license, bookkeeping, daily bank deposits, assisting individuals obtain an FEIN number and file their HVUT 2290 form, assist individuals file and pay monthly Sales and Use tax, file and pay Business tax renewals and assist our local dealers, assuring they have met all eligibility criteria for purchasing their annual dealer plates each May”.
“While the DeKalb County Clerk’s office is implementing the CDC’s recommended social distancing practices, we are still committed to serving you. We have been completing each of these services and more. Full staff will continue working normal business hours providing services for both businesses and citizens”.
“Please contact our office or me personally for assistance and utilize online services available at www.tncountyclerk.com whenever possible”. Our phone number is 615-597-5177,” said Poss.