Yearly Archives: 2020

Revised Statutory Lien Foreclosure Forms

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The department instituted changes to the use of court orders in the title application process to better align with statutory requirements.  These changes were detailed in Registration and Title Bulletin #008-20.  As a result, … Continue reading

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Don’t make it a happy holiday for car thieves

NEWS RELEASE Don’t make it a happy holiday for car thieves Texans can fight back against motor vehicle crimes (AUSTIN, Texas – November 25, 2020) Protect your ride and what’s inside! It doesn’t matter what kind of car you drive. … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Thanksgiving 2020

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County … Continue reading

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Webinars for RTB #013-20

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors, dealers, and insurance companies to discuss RTB #013-20, “Federal Odometer Disclosure Exemption Change and Additional Use of the Power of Attorney for Transfer of Ownership to … Continue reading

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RTB 013-20 Federal Odometer Disclosure Exemption Change and Additional Use of the Power of Attorney for Transfer of Ownership to a Motor Vehicle (Form VTR-271-A)

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Tim Thompson, Deputy 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 013-20 … Continue reading

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County Training Program – User Account Transfer and Completion History

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As you are aware, Senate Bill 604, enacted by the 86th Legislature, added Transportation Code, Section 520.023.  The legislation required the department to implement a training program on the department’s automated registration and titling … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Veterans Day 2020

In observance of Veterans Day, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11.   Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax office hours … Continue reading

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October 2020 Assembled and Reconstructed Vehicle Manual Update

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the Assembled and Reconstructed Vehicle Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments … Continue reading

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Timeframe for renewing vehicles with expired registration extended to nine months in IVTRS and webSUB

Please review and distribute as appropriate. In preparation of the COVID-19 waiver being lifted by Governor Greg Abbott, the ability to renew expired registration has been extended in the Internet Vehicle Title and Registration Service (IVTRS) to nine months.  Customers … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the October 16, 2020, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted rules in the October 16, 2020, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules. Two adoptions are effective October 21, 2020, and include: amendments … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes a rule proposal in the October 16, 2020, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the October 16, 2020, issue of the Texas Register. The proposal addresses motor vehicle titling for mopeds. The proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules. The proposal is … Continue reading

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TxDMV Projects and Operations Committee Meeting – October 22, 2020

Projects and Operations Committee Meeting Thursday, October 22, 2020 – 2 p.m. via telephone conference call using Webex or the toll free number below. If you have any technical questions about accessing the meeting, please send an email to Board.Tech.Help@txdmv.gov Instructions … Continue reading

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Announcing the New TxDMV.gov

On Friday, October 16, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles launched the redesigned TxDMV.gov. The functionality and design of the new TxDMV.gov reflects feedback from our staff and stakeholders as well as a careful analysis of the way that visitors … Continue reading

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Update: Intermittent webDEALER Issues (10/16/2020 @ 1:49 PM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is continuing to experience intermittent webDEALER issues. Support staff are working to resolve the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, Department of Motor … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Intermittent Issues (10/15/2020 @ 3:55 PM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is experiencing webDEALER intermittent issues. Support staff is working on identifying and resolving the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, Department of … Continue reading

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Completed: webDealer Maintenance (10/14/2020 @ 10:40 PM)

  The webDealer maintenance was completed as of 10:40 PM this evening, 10/14/2020. Thank you, Department of Motor Vehicles TxDMV IT       Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: webDealer Maintenance (10/14/2020 @ 10:40 PM)

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Initial Notification: webDealer Maintenance (10/14/2020 @ 5:05 PM)

  Good afternoon,   The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be doing emergency maintenance this evening (10/14/2020) at 10:00 PM.  During this maintenance, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications:   Starting Wednesday at 10:00 … Continue reading

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Resolved: NMVTIS System Available (10/12/2020 @ 10:44AM)

  Good morning,   NMVTIS is now available. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department     Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Resolved: NMVTIS System Available (10/12/2020 … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: NMVTIS System Unavailable (10/12/2020 @ 9:25AM)

Good morning,   NMVTIS is currently unavailable. Support staff are working to resolve the issue.    Thank you,   Texas Department of Motor Vehicle IT Department     Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Initial Notification: NMVTIS System Unavailable (10/12/2020 @ 9:25AM)

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October 2020 NMVTIS Guide Revision

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the NMVTIS Guide (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments or suggestions to … Continue reading

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October 2020 Title Manual Revisions

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Title Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System (RTS) workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments … Continue reading

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October 2020 Registration Manual Revisions

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Registration Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System (RTS) workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. The department welcomes your feedback and encourages you to email any … Continue reading

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Complete: RTS Release 9.8.0 (10/4/2020 @ 5:19 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the RTS system updates were completed as of 5:19 AM this morning, 10/4/2020. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department       Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Complete: RTS Release 9.8.0 (10/4/2020 @ 5:19 AM)

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Complete: eLicensing Release 9.8.1 (10/4/2020 @ 5:19 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the eLicensing system updates were completed as of 5:19 AM this morning, 10/4/2020. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department       Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Complete: eLicensing Release 9.8.1 (10/4/2020 @ … Continue reading

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RTS Release Notes 9.8.0

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of October 2, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 9.8.0 that contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements:  webDEALER did not provide a reason why a … Continue reading

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