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TxDMV Longview Office Closed – January 17

Posted on January 17, 2018 by TxDMV

MEDIA ADVISORY: The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Longview Regional Service Center is closed today (Wednesday, January 17) due to weather and road conditions. Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Weather Delays/Closures – January 17

Posted on January 17, 2018 by TxDMV

MEDIA ADVISORY: The following Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will have adjusted hours on Wednesday, January 17, due to weather and road conditions: Houston Regional Service Center: Closed Beaumont Regional Service Center: Opening at 10 a.m.  Longview Regional Service … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Weather Closures – January 16

Posted on January 16, 2018 by TxDMV

MEDIA ADVISORY: The following Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, due to weather and road conditions: Austin Headquarters Austin Regional Service Center  Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county … Continue reading →

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Resolved: RTS Available (01/15/2018 @ 4:10 PM)

Posted on January 15, 2018 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The RTS system was available as of 4:10 PM CDT this afternoon, 01/15/2018. If you experience new issues with the RTS system please contact the service desk. The statewide ticket for this issue is: 161062 If you would … Continue reading →

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Update: RTS Unavailable (01/15/2018 @ 2:15 PM CDT)

Posted on January 15, 2018 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,   The RTS system continues to be unavailable. The power issue was resolved earlier, and approximately 700 out of 1000 servers are operational.  State Data Center support staff continue to work to bring the remaining servers up.  An update will sent by 4:00 … Continue reading →

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Update: RTS Unavailable (01/15/2018 @ 12:30 PM)

Posted on January 15, 2018 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,  The RTS system is currently unavailable due to an emergency power issue at the State Data Center. State Data Center support staff have resolved the power issue and are working to bring systems back online.  An update will sent by 2:00 … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS Unavailable (01/15/2018 @ 11:24 AM)

Posted on January 15, 2018 by TxDMV

Good morning, The RTS system is currently unavailable due to an issue at the State Data Center. State Data Center support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will sent by 12:30 PM this afternoon 01/15/2018. The … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Holiday Schedule – MLK Jr. Day

Posted on January 11, 2018 by TxDMV

Need to take care of business with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) during the next few days? Please be aware of the following schedules in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day:  Saturday, Jan 13: The Oversize/Overweight Permits Office … Continue reading →

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Resolved: eTAG Issue (01/10/2018 @ 10:50 AM CDT)

Posted on January 10, 2018 by TxDMV

Good morning,   The issue with the eTAG system that delayed password reset emails has been resolved. If you experience any new issues with delayed password reset emails please contact the Service Desk. The statewide ticket for this issue is: 160464  Please … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: eTAG Issue (01/09/2018 @ 5:15 PM CDT)

Posted on January 9, 2018 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, An issue was reported with the eTAG system that delays password reset emails. Support staff have identified and are working to resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 8:00 AM CDT tomorrow (01/10/2018) or as additional information becomes available. The … Continue reading →

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eView for Specialty License Plate Designs

Posted on January 5, 2018 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is previewing two license plates, Route 66 and Red Racing Stripes. We offer you the opportunity to provide input on these new designs. Please visit us at the following … Continue reading →

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2018 Gregorian and Application Manager Dates

Posted on January 3, 2018 by TxDMV

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 2018. The AM date is part of the transaction identification … Continue reading →

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RTB #018-17 Package Delivery Plates Pertaining to House Bill 561

Posted on December 29, 2017 by TxDMV

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_018-17_Pkg._Delivery_Plates_Pertaining_to_HB_561.pdf Source: Tax … Continue reading →

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RTB # 017-17 Waiver of Duplicate Registration/Inquiry Receipt Fee as a Result of Hurricane Harvey

Posted on September 15, 2017 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 comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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RTB #016-17 Rebuilt Salvage Applications for Hail Damaged and Recovered Stolen Vehicles

Posted on September 7, 2017 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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RTB #015-17 Waiver of Delinquent Transfer Penalty as a Result of Hurricane Harvey

Posted on September 7, 2017 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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RTB #014-17 Temporary Application Process for Vehicles Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Posted on September 7, 2017 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 comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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RTB #013-17 Seizure of Disabled Person Parking Placards

Posted on August 24, 2017 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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RTB #012-17 Change to Inspection Requirements and a New Fee for Certain Trailers, Semitrailers, and Pole Trailers

Posted on August 17, 2017 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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RTB #011-17 Elimination of Registration Period Designation by the Vehicle Owner

Posted on August 17, 2017 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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RTB #010-17 Required Law Enforcement Inspection for Certain Bonded Title Applications

Posted on August 17, 2017 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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RTB #009-17 Procedures for Statutory Lienholders Pertaining to House Bill 3131

Posted on August 10, 2017 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 comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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RTB #008-17 Trailer and Semitrailer Title Policy

Posted on August 10, 2017 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 comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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RTB #007-17 Changes to Travel Trailer Dimensions

Posted on August 10, 2017 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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RTB #006-17 Reassignment of Title by Insurance Companies

Posted on August 3, 2017 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, DirectorVehicle Titles and Registration DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles Attachment If you have any comments or suggestions concerning this VTR communication process, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. … Continue reading →

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