Shelby County Clerk Sets 8:30 a.m. Opening

All Shelby County Clerk's office locations now open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m., with renewal kiosks moved to the front of each office.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Mid-century brick civic building facade with tall windows and an empty concrete entrance step in soft morning light. — Shelby County Clerk's offices now open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. at all locations, with tag-renewal kiosks moved to the front of each office. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Shelby County Clerk's offices have set new hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all locations, replacing previous openings that varied between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Tag renewals can also be completed online.

Why it matters

Clerk La Sonya Hall said the schedule change was needed to put all offices on the same timetable and allows staff to operate more efficiently. For Memphis residents, the change affects when they can handle tag renewals and other clerk business in person.

All Shelby County Clerk's office locations now open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 4 p.m., compared with prior openings that varied between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Staff arrive 30 minutes before the public window opens.

The players

La Sonya Hall

Shelby County Clerk who recently took office and has made several changes to the county clerk's operations since then.

The details

Staff now arrive 30 minutes before the public window opens to prepare for customers and finish remaining business after customers leave. Kiosks for tag renewals have also been moved to the front of each office.

Monday, November 2, 2026: Clerk's offices open at the new 8:30 a.m. time, with customers already waiting.

Market Landscape

The move standardizes hours across every Shelby County Clerk location, replacing the staggered 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. openings that existed before. It aligns county service delivery under a single operating schedule for Memphis residents.

Residents who need tag renewals or other clerk services in person should plan visits for the new 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. window. Tag renewals can also be completed online without visiting an office.

The takeaway

Check the new 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours before visiting a Shelby County Clerk office, and consider completing tag renewals online to avoid the counter entirely.