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Monthly Archives: December 2018
Army Plate Redesign
Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will replace approximately 50,000 military and Disabled Veteran specialty license plates that feature the U.S. Army Emblem beginning January 1, 2019. The U.S. Army initiated a redesign of … Continue reading
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Correct Title Rejection Transactions in RTS 9.2
Please review and distribute as appropriate. On December 31, 2018, the department implemented Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 9.2. As part of this release, RTS requires entry of the last four digits of the document number when any type … Continue reading
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Completed: Scheduled Maintenance: webDEALER/eTAG (12/30/2018 @ 6:00 AM Central Time)
Good morning, The scheduled maintenance was completed as of 6:00 AM Central Time, December 30, 2018. Please remember that after using an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into eTAG as soon as the system … Continue reading
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Resolved: RTS issue (12/28/2018 @ 2:38 PM)
Good morning, The issue with the RTS system has been resolved. If you encounter new issues please contact a customer service representative. If you would like to speak to a customer service representative, please call us at 512-465-3351. Customer … Continue reading
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Initial Notification: RTS issue reported (12/28/2018 @ 2:25 PM)
Good afternoon, An issue has been reported with the RTS system that may prevent some users from logging on or completing transactions. Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 3:30 PM … Continue reading
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Adopted 43 TAC, Ch. 217, New Subchapter K, §§217.301, 217.302, 217.303
Proposed 43 TAC, Ch. 217, New Subchapter K, §§217.301, 217.302, 217.303 Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published in the Texas Register adopted changes to the Texas Administrative Code, which … Continue reading
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Reminder Notification: Scheduled Maintenance: RTS Release 9.2 (12/29/2018)
Good morning, Over the weekend of December 29, 2018, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) with Release 9.2 that contains the content summarized below: New and Redesigned License Plates Issued for: … Continue reading
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Reminder Notification: Scheduled Maintenance: webDEALER/eTAG (12/29/2018 @ 10:00 PM Central Time)
Good morning, On Saturday, December 29, 2018, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be performing system maintenance that will impact the webDEALER/eTAG system. The duration of the maintenance is scheduled for up to 8 hours beginning at 10:00 … Continue reading
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Complete: RTS system restart (12/28/2018 @ 9:45 AM)
Good morning, The RTS system restart is complete. If you encounter new issues please contact a customer service representative. If you would like to speak to a customer service representative, please call us at 512-465-3351. Customer service is available … Continue reading
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Update: RTS system restart at 9:30 AM (12/28/2018)
Good morning, An issue has been identified with the RTS system that requires the system to be restarted. The system restart will occur at 9:30 AM this morning (12/28/2018). The system will be unavailable for approximately 15 minutes. Please log … Continue reading
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Initial Notification: RTS issue reported (12/28/2018 @ 8:45 AM)
Good morning, An issue has been reported with the RTS system that may prevent some users from logging on. Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 10:00 AM today (12/28/2018) or … Continue reading
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Initial Notification: Scheduled Maintenance: RTS Release 9.2 (12/29/2018)
Good afternoon, Over the weekend of December 29, 2018, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) with Release 9.2 that contains the content summarized below. New and Redesigned License Plates Issued for: … Continue reading
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Initial Notification: Scheduled Maintenance: webDEALER/eTAG (12/29/2018 @ 10:00 PM Central Time)
Good afternoon, On Saturday, December 29, 2018, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be performing system maintenance that will impact the webDEALER/eTAG system. The duration of the maintenance is scheduled for up to 8 hours beginning at 10:00 … Continue reading
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Resolved: RTS issue (12/27/2018 @ 11:35 PM)
Good morning, The issue with the RTS system that prevented some users from logging on has been resolved. You may need to restart RTS or reboot your workstation(s). If connectivity issues persist please contact a customer service representative. If … Continue reading
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Initial Notification: RTS issue reported (12/27/2018 @ 11:20 PM)
Good morning, An issue has been reported with the RTS system that may prevent some users from logging on. Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 12:30 p.m. today (12/27/2018) or … Continue reading
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Reminder: New Law Regarding Certified Copies of Title (CCOs) Becomes Effective January 1, 2019
REMINDER: Certified Copy of Title (CCOs) Change Takes Effect December 31, 2018 at TxDMV Lawfully obtained Certified Copy of Title (CCOs) will supersede and invalidate any previously issued title or certified copy, effective December 31, 2018. The goal of this … Continue reading
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2019 Calendar and AM Dates
Please review and distribute as appropriate. Attached are two files providing both a calendar and a table listing format of the Gregorian and Application Manager (AM) dates for calendar year 2019. The AM date is part of the transaction identification … Continue reading
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Changes to Certified Copies of Titles (CCOs) Become Effective December 31, 2018
Changes Regarding Certified Copies of Titles (CCOs) Become Effective December 31, 2018 Important changes are coming soon for Certified Copies of Titles (CCOs) in Texas. Beginning December 31, 2018, all CCOs will have a new document number and issue … Continue reading
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Electronic Display of Apportioned Cab Cards Allowed Starting January 1, 2019
Motor Carriers can display Apportioned Registration Cab Cards on an electronic device, such as a phone or tablet, starting January 1, 2019. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles adopted a rule in December allowing International Registration Plan (IRP) registrants to … Continue reading
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Stakeholder Webinars for RTB
Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for various department stakeholders to discuss RTB #008-18, “Electronic Signature Requirements.” The webinar schedule is listed below, and space is limited. Please reserve your virtual “seat” as soon as possible … Continue reading
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RTB Webinars for County Tax Assessor-Collectors
Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors to discuss:• RTB #006-18, “Delinquent Transfer Penalty Fees for Unrecovered Stolen Vehicles”• RTB #007-18, “Changes to Certified Copies of Texas Titles”• RTB #009-18, “Acceptance of Electronic Signatures by County … Continue reading
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RTB #009-18 Acceptance of Electronic Signatures by County Tax Assessor-Collectors
Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. RTB_009-18_Acceptance_of_Electronic_Signatures_by_County_Tax_Assessor-Collectors.pdf Source: Tax … Continue reading
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RTB #008-18 Electronic Signature Requirements
Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. RTB_008-18_Electronic_Signature_Requirements.pdf Source: Contractors … Continue reading
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RTB #007-18 Changes to Certified Copies of Texas Titles
Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachments If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. CCO Information Handout_Spanish.pdf … Continue reading
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RTB #006-18 Delinquent Transfer Penalty Fees for Unrecovered Stolen Vehicles
Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. RTB_006-18_Delinquent_Transfer_Penalty_Fees_for_Unrecovered_Stolen_Vehicles.pdf Source: Insurance … Continue reading
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