Monthly Archives: March 2020

RTB 007-20 Additional Availability of the Bonded Title Process and Determination of Eligibility

Posted on March 26, 2020 by TxDMV

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.   Form VTR-130-SOF (rev0320).pdf … Continue reading →

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Extension of Timeframe to Accept the Law Enforcement Identification Number Inspection (Form VTR-68-A) due to COVID-19

Posted on March 24, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. On March 16, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott granted the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ (TxDMV) request for a waiver of the time in which to apply for title and the associated delinquent transfer penalty … Continue reading →

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Complete: RTS Release 9.6.0 (3/22/2020 @ 5:23 AM)

Posted on March 22, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the RTS updates was completed as of 5:23 AM this morning, 3/22/2020. Thank you, TxDMV IT Department of Motor Vehicles         Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Complete: RTS Release 9.6.0 (3/22/2020 @ 5:23 AM)

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Complete: eLicensing Release 9.6.0 (3/22/2020 @ 5:23 AM)

Posted on March 22, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the eLicensing updates was completed as of 5:23 AM this morning, 3/22/2020. Thank you, TxDMV IT Department of Motor Vehicles           Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Complete: eLicensing Release 9.6.0 (3/22/2020 @ 5:23 AM)

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RTS Release Notes 9.6.0

Posted on March 20, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of March 20, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) updated the Registration and Title System (RTS) with Release 9.6.0 that contains the content summarized below.  Legislative Changes: Capturing Sales Tax Information for Certain Year … Continue reading →

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Reminder: eLicensing Release 9.6.0 (3/21/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on March 20, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,   Over the weekend of March 20, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing system. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications:   Starting at … Continue reading →

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Reminder: RTS Release 9.6.0 (3/21/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on March 20, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,   Over the weekend of March 20, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS). During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 9.6.0 (3/21/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on March 18, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,   Over the weekend of March 20, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS). During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 9.6.0 (3/21/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on March 18, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,   Over the weekend of March 20, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing system. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications:   Starting at … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Regional Service Centers Closed to Public

Posted on March 17, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. In an effort to reduce the exposure of Texans to COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) announced Tuesday, March 17, that its 16 Regional Service Centers would be closed to the … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Regional Service Centers Closed to Public for In-Person Transactions

Posted on March 17, 2020 by TxDMV

MEDIA ADVISORY TxDMV Regional Service Centers Closed to Public for In-Person Transactions (AUSTIN, Texas – March 17, 2020) In an effort to reduce the exposure of Texans to COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday, March 17, … Continue reading →

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Statutory Waiver of Certain Registration, 30-Day Permit and Renewal of Permanent Disabled Parking Placard Requirements due to COVID-19

Posted on March 16, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. On March 13, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster for all counties in Texas due to the threat of COVID-19.  Governor Abbott issued a statement on March 16, 2020, granting a … Continue reading →

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Statutory Waiver of Delinquent Transfer Penalty due to COVID-19

Posted on March 16, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. On March 16, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott granted the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ (TxDMV) request for a waiver of the time in which to apply for title and the associated delinquent transfer penalty … Continue reading →

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Important Information Regarding Vehicle Registration, Vehicle Titling, and Disabled Placards Requirements

Posted on March 16, 2020 by TxDMV

MEDIA ADVISORY Important Information Regarding Vehicle Registration, Titling and Disabled Placards Requirements (AUSTIN, Texas – March 16, 2020)  In an effort to reduce the need for in-person transactions, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) worked with Governor Greg Abbott … Continue reading →

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Temporary Suspension of Motor Carrier IRP Requirements for COVID-19 Disaster Relief

Posted on March 16, 2020 by TxDMV

Commercial Vehicle registration requirements to travel in and through the state of Texas are temporarily suspended by order of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. This is to make it faster and easier for operators of commercial vehicles to provide COVID-19 disaster … Continue reading →

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Movement of Oversize/Overweight Loads in Texas During COVID-19 Disaster

Posted on March 16, 2020 by TxDMV

Motor carriers transporting oversize and/or overweight loads for COVID-19 disaster relief efforts have two options: Federal Disaster Relief Permit (MAP-21) per President Donald Trump’s Declaration of Disaster If you are moving a divisible load that is overweight only to deliver relief supplies, … Continue reading →

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Resolved: TxDMV Intermittent Website Issues

Posted on March 7, 2020 by TxDMV

Good evening,   The TxDMV website was available as of 8:00 PM this evening, 3/6/2020. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.   Thank you,   TxDMV IT Department of Motor Vehicles       Source: Tax … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: TxDMV Intermittent Website Issues

Posted on March 5, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,   It has been reported that some users are experiencing difficulties accessing the TxDMV website. IT support staff are working to resolve the issue. An update will be provided as more information becomes available.   We apologize for the inconvenience … Continue reading →

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