Monthly Archives: August 2021

Completed: webDEALER – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:09 PM)

Good afternoon, The webDEALER emergency maintenance was completed as of 12:09 PM this afternoon, 8/30/2021. Please remember that if you used an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER as soon as the system is … Continue reading

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Completed: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:09 PM)

Good afternoon, The RTS emergency maintenance was completed as of 12:09 PM this afternoon, 8/30/2021.   Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Completed: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:09 PM)

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Updated Time: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:00 PM)

Good morning, The RTS system cannot receive or delete inventory at this time. The emergency maintenance will be performed at noon today, (8/30/2021). Please log out of your system during this time frame. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles … Continue reading

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Updated Time: webDEALER – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 12:00 PM)

Good morning, The webDEALER system cannot assign plates, including special plates at this time. The emergency maintenance will be performed at noon today, 8/30/2021). Please log out of your system during this time frame. As a reminder, if you are … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: webDEALER – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 10:00 AM)

Good morning, The webDEALER system cannot assign plates, including special plates at this time. An emergency maintenance will be performed from 10:00 AM until 10:05 this morning (8/30/2021). Please log out of your system during this time frame. As a … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS – Emergency Maintenance (8/30/2021 @ 10:00 AM)

Good morning, The RTS system cannot receive or delete inventory at this time. An emergency maintenance will be performed from 10:00 AM until 10:05 this morning (8/30/2021). Please log out of your system during this time frame. Thank you, Texas … Continue reading

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Completed: eLicensing Release 10.2 (8/29/2021 @ 5:20AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the eLicensing system updates were completed as of 5:20 AM this morning, 8/29/2021.   Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department       Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: eLicensing Release 10.2 (8/29/2021 @ 5:20AM)

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Completed: RTS Release 10.2 (8/29/2021 @ 5:20AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the RTS system updates were completed as of 5:20 AM this morning, 8/29/2021. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Services Division     Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Completed: RTS Release 10.2 (8/29/2021 @ 5:20AM)

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County Reports for Texas by Texas (TxT) Transactions

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you for supporting online renewal via the Internet Vehicle Title and Registration Service (IVTRS) maintained at Texas.gov. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is enhancing the online renewal system with a new … Continue reading

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Update to the Exempt Agency List

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Effective September 1, 2021, Senate Bill 795, enacted by the 87th Legislative Session, amends Transportation Code, Section 721.003(a), to include the Texas Military Department in the list of state agencies that may adopt rules … Continue reading

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Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates Coming in 2022

NEWS RELEASE Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates Coming in 2022 Disabled Veteran Plates with the International Symbol of Access will be Available (AUSTIN, Texas – August 26, 2021) A new state law will change the requirements for Texans with disabled … Continue reading

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Reminder: eLicensing Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of August 28, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (8/28/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (8/29/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent … Continue reading

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Reminder: RTS Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of August 28, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) and associated applications.  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity when accessing the following … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of August 28, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (8/28/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (8/29/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 10.2 (8/28/2021 @ 6:00PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of August 28, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) and associated applications.  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity when accessing the following … Continue reading

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Resolved: RTS Batch Reports are now available (08/20/2021 5:22 PM)

Good afternoon, RTS Batch processing is complete. All transactions for 8/18/2021 have processed and reports are now available. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you,   Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT … Continue reading

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Webinars for RTB #002-21 and RTB #003-21

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors and licensed vehicle storage facilities to discuss RTB #002-21, “Transfer of Certain Property from a Self-Service Storage Facility (SSF) to a Licensed Vehicle Storage Facility (VSF) … Continue reading

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Update: RTS Batch Report is delayed (08/20/2021 11:10 AM)

Good morning, As communicated earlier, the RTS batch process did not complete overnight; however, RTS remains available, and you can continue to process transactions.  Transactions processed Wednesday, August 18, 2021, have not updated in the system, and associated reports are … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS Batch Report is delayed (08/20/2021 7:55 AM)

Good morning, TxDMV RTS Batch for the night of 08/19/2021 is still processing at this time, which includes transactions and reporting. We will provide progress updates throughout the day. At this time, reports will not be available until after 3PM. … Continue reading

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RTB 003-21 Change to Timeframe for Filing a Mechanic Lien Foreclosure Notice with the County Tax Assessor-Collector for Certain Vehicles

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #003-21 provides guidance on a change to when a mechanic must file a copy of the foreclosure notice with a county tax assessor-collector for vehicles with a gross weight … Continue reading

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RTB 002-21 Transfer of Certain Property from a Self-Service Storage Facility (SSF) to a Licensed Vehicle Storage Facility (VSF) for Disposition

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #002-21 provides guidance on the transfer of certain property from a self-service storage facility to a licensed vehicle storage facility for disposition as a result of Senate Bill 1181, … Continue reading

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Motor Carrier Alert

ALERT The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) did NOT send this text message regarding your USDOT Number and TXDMV number: The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles does not send text messages regarding renewal of motor carrier certificates of registration. … Continue reading

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HB3533 Bond Notice Final

House Bill 3533 was passed during the regular 87th legislative session increasing the required surety bond amount for most dealer general distinguishing number (GDN) holders.  Effective September 1, 2021, the security requirement to issue or renew a GDN requires a … Continue reading

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Now Available: New options for Independent Dealer Training

The 86th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 604 requiring Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers who have been licensed less than 10 years, and new applicants for those licenses, to complete a web-based education training course prior to submitting a new or … Continue reading

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Ya disponible: Nuevas opciones para la formación de distribuidores independientes

La 86th Legislatura de Texas aprobó el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 604 que requiere que los Concesionarios Independientes de Vehículos Motorizados que tengan una licencia de menos de 10 años, y los nuevos solicitantes de esas licencias, completen un … Continue reading

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