Monthly Archives: December 2021

Change in online registration renewal eligibility

MEDIA ADVISORY Change in state law allows additional time for online registration renewal eligibility (AUSTIN, Texas – December 30, 2021) A new state law gives Texans additional time to renew their vehicle registration online. House Bill 2152 allows online registration … Continue reading

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Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates

NEWS RELEASE Reminder: Changes to Disabled Veteran License Plates Coming in 2022 Disabled Veteran Plates with the International Symbol of Access will be available (AUSTIN, Texas – December 30, 2021) Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, a new state law changes the … Continue reading

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Webinar Invite for RTB #004-21

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors to discuss RTB #004-21, “Requirements and Availability of the Disabled Veteran (DV) License Plate with the International Symbol of Access (ISA).” The webinar schedule is listed … Continue reading

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RTB #004-21 Requirements and Availability of the Disabled Veteran (DV) License Plate with the International Symbol of Access (ISA)

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Registration and Title Bulletin (RTB) #004-21 provides guidance on the updated eligibility requirements and availability of the new disabled veteran license plates that include the International Symbol of Access and changes to parking privileges … Continue reading

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2022 Calendar and Application Manager 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 2022. The AM date is part of the transaction identification … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – December 2021

Need to take care of business with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) around the holidays? Please be aware that TxDMV will be closed on Friday, December 24. Have a safe and happy holiday! Vehicle title and registration services: Most … Continue reading

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Completed: MCCS Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) updates were completed as of 6:00 AM this morning, 12/19/2021. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Department     Source: Motor Carriers Completed: MCCS Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 … Continue reading

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Completed: RTS Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the RTS system updates were completed as of 6:00 AM this morning, 12/19/2021. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Department Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Completed: RTS Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

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Completed: eLicensing Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the RTS system updates were completed as of 6:00 AM this morning, 12/19/2021. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Department Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: eLicensing Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

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Completed: webDEALER Release 11.0 (12/19/2021 @ 6:00 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the webDEALER system updates were completed as of 6:00 AM this morning, 12/19/2021. Please remember that if you used an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER as soon … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: MCCS Release 11.0 (12/17/2021 @ 5:15 PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Motor Carrier Credentialing System (MCCS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/19/2021).  During the deployment window, you may … Continue reading

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Central Freight Lines Update

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As a follow up to the communication on December 13, Central Freight Lines, who provides freight delivery services for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) plate and supply delivery from Huntsville, closed their … Continue reading

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House Bill (HB) 2152: Online Renewal Up to 12 Months Past Expiration

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 11.0, scheduled to deploy this weekend, will allow online registration renewal up to 12 months past expiration using the Internet Vehicle Title and Registration Service (IVTRS) as a … Continue reading

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Informal Working Drafts and Request for Informal Comments on Rules Relating to Implementation of Senate Bill 15

  Informal Working Drafts and Request for Informal Comments on Rules Relating to Implementation of Senate Bill 15 The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has prepared informal working drafts of amendments to its rules to implement Senate Bill 15 from the … Continue reading

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Updated Forms, Plate Guides and Brochures

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As a result of legislation passed during the 87th Legislative Session, the following specialty license plates will be available for purchase on December 20, 2021: Make-A-Wish Family First Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Disabled Veteran … Continue reading

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FINAL Reminder Notification: eLicensing Release 11.0 (12/17/2021 @ 2:00 PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/19/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent … Continue reading

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FINAL Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 11.0 (12/17/2021 @ 2:00 PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/19/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent … Continue reading

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FINAL Reminder Notification: RTS Release 11.0 (12/17/2021 @ 2:00 PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS), webDealer and associated applications.  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity when accessing the following applications: … Continue reading

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County RTS Release Notes 11.0 (12/17/21 9:40 AM)

Good morning, Over the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 11.0 which contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements:  RTS: Resolved Inability to Process Disabled Placard … Continue reading

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Establishing Motor Vehicle Value for Bonded Titles

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As you are aware, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Regional Service Centers establish the value of a motor vehicle for bonded title purposes.  This value is multiplied by 1.5.  The result is … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: RTS Release 11.0 (12/15/2021 @ 3:30 PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of December 18, 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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Reminder Notification: eLicensing Release 11.0 (12/15/2021 @ 2:45 PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/19/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 11.0 (12/15/2021 @ 2:45 PM)

Good afternoon, On the weekend of December 18, 2021, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/18/2021), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/19/2021).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent … Continue reading

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Resolved: webDEALER Intermittent issues (12/15/2021 12:00 PM)

Good afternoon, The vendor issue impacting the webDealer system has been resolved and the system has been restored to full functionality. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.Please remember that if you used an Internet … Continue reading

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Resolved: eLicensing Intermittent Issues (12/15/2021 @ 12:00 PM)

Good afternoon, The vendor issue impacting the eLicensing system has been resolved and the system has been restored to full functionality. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.  Thank you, Texas Department of Motor … Continue reading

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