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January 2022 Motor Vehicle Registration Manual Update

Posted on January 13, 2022 by TxDMV

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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TxDMV Holiday Hours – MLK Day 2022

Posted on January 13, 2022 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan.17, 2022. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax … Continue reading →

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Webinars for Senate Bill 876: Processing of Title and Registration Transactions by any Willing County

Posted on January 12, 2022 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Senate Bill (SB) 876, enacted by the 87th Legislature, allows an application for title and initial registration to be submitted to any county tax assessor-collector willing to accept the transaction in addition to the … Continue reading →

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Senate Bill 876: Processing of Title and Registration Transactions by any Willing County

Posted on January 5, 2022 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Senate Bill (SB) 876, enacted by the 87th Legislature, allows an application for title and initial registration to be submitted to any county tax assessor-collector willing to accept the transaction in addition to the … Continue reading →

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Updated Supply Order Form (VTR-240)

Posted on January 4, 2022 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The updated Supply Request (Form VTR-240) is attached for your immediate use. Please discontinue use of previous versions of the form. Any order submitted on a version of a form prior to the 12/2021 … Continue reading →

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Change in online registration renewal eligibility

Posted on December 30, 2021 by TxDMV

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

Posted on December 30, 2021 by TxDMV

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

Posted on December 29, 2021 by TxDMV

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)

Posted on December 29, 2021 by TxDMV

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

Posted on December 28, 2021 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 2022. The AM date is part of the transaction identification … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – December 2021

Posted on December 21, 2021 by TxDMV

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)

Posted on December 19, 2021 by TxDMV

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)

Posted on December 19, 2021 by TxDMV

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)

Posted on December 19, 2021 by TxDMV

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)

Posted on December 19, 2021 by TxDMV

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)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

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

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

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

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

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

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

  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

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

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)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

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)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

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)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

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)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by TxDMV

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

Posted on December 16, 2021 by TxDMV

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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