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FINAL Reminder Notification: RTS Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes a rule proposal in the December 5, 2025, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rule amendments in the December 5, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. A summary of the proposed rules and the proposed language is available on the TxDMV website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025. The … Continue reading

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webDEALER 26.1 Addendum (12/04/2025 @ 3:43 PM)

Good afternoon, On the evening of December 06, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System with Release 26.1 which contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements: •   Assignment of converter plates by Converter dealers •  … Continue reading

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RTS County Release Notes 26.1 (12/04/2025 @ 2:44 PM)

Good afternoon, On the evening of December 06, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 26.1 which contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements:         •  72-Hour … Continue reading

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Informational: webDEALER Issue Processing Transactions (12/04/2025 @ 11:10 AM)

Good morning, We are aware of an issue with webDEALER that caused some users to experience difficulties processing transactions. Support staff identified and resolved the issue.  We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS Issue Processing Transactions (12/04/2025 @ 11:00 AM)

    Good morning, We are aware of an issue that caused some users to experience difficulties processing transactions. Support staff identified and resolved the issue.  We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.   Thank … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: RTS Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, the RTS Point-of-Sale (POS) and associated … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Clarification on Acceptable Identification – Foreign Passport & DHS Documentation

Please review and distribute as appropriate. This message provides clarification on previously distributed communications, related to acceptable identification for customers presenting a foreign passport. For purposes of vehicle registration by Texas residents under Transportation Code §502.040, a foreign passport is … Continue reading

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Reminder: 2025 Motor Carrier Division Customer Satisfaction Survey Ends Soon

Motor Carrier Customer Satisfaction Survey The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ Motor Carrier Division is conducting our annual customer satisfaction survey. We welcome your feedback to better understand what is working well and what areas of our program we should … Continue reading

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Thanksgiving 2025

📅 In observance of Thanksgiving, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28. 🚗 Vehicle Title and Registration ServicesMost vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax … Continue reading

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Revised Initial Registration and Renewal Identification Requirements

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO DEALERS Updated Identification Requirements for Registration Transactions The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is issuing updated guidance on the forms of identification dealers must verify when processing initial registrations. These requirements are effective immediately. What You Need … Continue reading

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October 2025 Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Vehicle Manual Updates

Please review the following information and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the Salvage/Nonrepairable Vehicle 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 … Continue reading

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October 2025 Motor Vehicle Registration Manual Updates

Please review the following information 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. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to … Continue reading

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October 2025 Assembled and Reconstructed Vehicle Manual Updates

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

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October 2025 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Updates

Please review the following information 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 … Continue reading

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Reminder: 2025 Motor Carrier Division Customer Satisfaction Survey

Motor Carrier Customer Satisfaction Survey The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ Motor Carrier Division is conducting our annual customer satisfaction survey. We welcome your feedback to better understand what is working well and what areas of our program we should … Continue reading

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TxDMV will be closed for Veterans Day – Honoring those who served

📅 In observance of Veterans Day, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. 🚗 Vehicle Title and Registration ServicesMost vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. Please … Continue reading

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2025 Motor Carrier Division Customer Satisfaction Survey

Motor Carrier Customer Satisfaction Survey The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ Motor Carrier Division is conducting our annual customer satisfaction survey. We welcome your feedback to better understand what is working well and what areas of our program we should … Continue reading

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Resolved: RTS – Cognos Reporting and Monthly Funds Reports (10/28/2025 @ 10:12AM)

Good morning, TxDMV has corrected the issue with the Cognos Monthly Funds Report (Sales Tax) for the IRP Registration Emissions.  Please re-run your Cognos Monthly Funds Report to ensure all data in your reports has been updated. We apologize for … Continue reading

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webDEALER 25.4.1 Addendum (10/21/2025 @ 2:27 PM)

Good afternoon, On the evening of October 21, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System with Release 25.4.1 which contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements: •   Amending Existing Plate Assignments •   Printing an Amendment … Continue reading

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