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Complete: eLicensing Release 9.7.0 (6/21/2020 @ 12:58 AM)

Posted on June 21, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the eLicensing System updates were completed as of 12:58 AM this morning, June 21. 2020. Thank you, Department of Motor Vehicles TxDMV IT Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Complete: eLicensing Release 9.7.0 (6/21/2020 @ … Continue reading →

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Update on Issues Identified with County Closure Transactions

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. This is a follow-up to the communication sent on May 28, 2020, regarding issues identified with county closure transactions. The department has completed the review of all county closure transactions processed prior to the … Continue reading →

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RTS Release Notes 9.7.0

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of June 19, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) with Release 9.7.0 that contains the content summarized below: Legislative Change Original Titles Corrected – Original title … Continue reading →

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Use of Insurance Company Statement of Fact (Form VTR-331-INS)

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Effective June 22, 2020, the Insurance Company Statement of Fact (Form VTR-331-INS) may be submitted as ownership evidence by an insurance company through webSALVAGE. Programming changes have been made to webSALVAGE to enable selection … Continue reading →

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Updated Specialty Plate Guide

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The 86th Legislative Session implemented several new specialty license plates. One of the new specialty license plates, Register to Vote, will be implemented with the Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 9.7 scheduled to … Continue reading →

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New Licensing Education Requirement for Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Senate Bill 604, which was passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, requires 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 … Continue reading →

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Reminder: eLicensing Release 9.7.0 (6/20/2020 @ 10:00 PM)

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Good evening, Over the weekend of June 19, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing system. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications: Starting at … Continue reading →

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Reminder: RTS Release 9.7.0 (6/20/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of June 19, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration Titling System (RTS). During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the following applications: Starting … Continue reading →

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TxDMV San Antonio Regional Service Center Closed Today (June 19, 2020)

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) San Antonio Regional Service Center is closed today, Friday, June 19. The department will send a notification when the San Antonio Regional Service Center reopens. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. … Continue reading →

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TxDMV publishes a rule adoption in the June 12, 2020, issue of the Texas Register

Posted on June 18, 2020 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted rules in the June 12, 2020, issue of the Texas Register. The adoption addresses inspection, titling, and registration, of assembled vehicles. The adopted language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2019. … Continue reading →

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County Support for Special Plates

Posted on June 18, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As you are aware, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ Special Plates Unit can be reached by phone at (512) 374-5010. This line supports county tax assessor-collector’s offices and the general public. In an … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 9.7.0 (6/20/2020 @ 10:00 PM)

Posted on June 17, 2020 by TxDMV

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Revisions to Law Enforcement Identification Number Inspection (Form VTR-68-A)

Posted on June 16, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As a result of House Bill 1755, enacted by the 86th Legislature related to the titling and registering of assembled vehicles, the department revised the Law Enforcement Identification Number Inspection (Form VTR-68-A). Revisions were … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 9.7.0 (6/20/2020 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on June 12, 2020 by TxDMV

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Webinars for RTB #010-20

Posted on June 12, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors and licensed dealers to discuss RTB #010-20, “Titling Procedures for Assembled Vehicles.” The webinar schedule is listed below, and space is limited. Please reserve your virtual … Continue reading →

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RTB 010-20 Titling Procedures for Assembled Vehicles

Posted on June 11, 2020 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 questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. ASE Safety Inspection … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Board Meeting – June 11, 2020

Posted on June 10, 2020 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board has scheduled an Open Meeting via telephone conference call. Board Meeting Thursday, June 11, 2020 – 8 a.m. via Webex or the toll free number below. If you have any technical questions … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Finance and Audit Committee Meeting – June 10, 2020

Posted on June 9, 2020 by TxDMV

The Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has scheduled an Open Meeting via telephone conference call. Finance and Audit Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2020 – 2 p.m. via Webex or … Continue reading →

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webDEALER Statewide Adoption – Additional Information

Posted on June 2, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As you are aware, Senate Bill 604, enacted by the 86th Legislature, amended Transportation Code, Section 520.005 by adding Subsection (e). This new subsection requires each county tax assessor-collector to make webDEALER available to … Continue reading →

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Important Information Regarding Title Disputes

Posted on May 29, 2020 by TxDMV

As we head into June, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) wants to remind you it is instituting changes to the handling of title disputes to better align with current statutory requirements and protect the rights of titleholders in … Continue reading →

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Follow-up Regarding Issues Identified with County Closure Transactions

Posted on May 28, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. This is a follow-up to the communication sent on May 15, 2020, regarding issues identified with county closure transactions. On April 20, 2020, the Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 9.6.1 introduced the County … Continue reading →

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Two Revised eLearning Modules

Posted on May 28, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. As you are aware, Senate Bill 604, enacted by the 86th Legislature, added Transportation Code, Section 520.023. The legislation requires the department to implement a training program on the department’s automated registration and titling … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Pharr Regional Office Reopening for In-Person Transactions

Posted on May 28, 2020 by TxDMV

NEWS RELEASE TxDMV Pharr Regional Service Center Reopening Temporary waiver of vehicle title and registration requirements remains in effect (AUSTIN, Texas – May 28, 2020) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will reopen its Pharr Regional Service Center on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Webinar

Posted on May 26, 2020 by TxDMV

Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry: We are pleased to announce our first Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Webinar. This webinar will be split into two days (Part 1 & Part 2). Date: June 10, 2020 – Part … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Regional Offices Reopening for In-Person Transactions

Posted on May 25, 2020 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Services Centers (RSCs) will begin reopening this week as detailed in the attached press release. As noted in the release, in-person RSC services are available to the general public by appointment only. International … Continue reading →

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