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Initial Notification: Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) calculator in RTS

Posted on November 1, 2019 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, An issue has been reported with the Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) calculator in RTS Point of Sale (POS). Our support staff have contacted the vendor and are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. In the … Continue reading →

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Revised Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U) and Detailed Instructions for Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form VTR-130-UIF)

Posted on October 28, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U) has been revised as a result of Senate Bill 976, enacted by the 86th Legislature, to allow an applicant to indicate they have a communication … Continue reading →

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Resolved: eLICENSING System Issues

Posted on October 25, 2019 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The eLICENSING system performance issues have been resolved.  Thank you, IT ServicesTexas Department of Motor Vehicles        Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Resolved: eLICENSING System Issues

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING System Issues

Posted on October 25, 2019 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The eLICENSING system is experiencing performance issues. The Salesforce vendor is working to resolve the issue.  An update will be sent by 5:00 PM this afternoon, 10/25/2019. Thank you, IT ServicesTexas Department of Motor Vehicles        Source: Dealers … Continue reading →

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Revised Salvage Vehicle Dealer Bill of Sale for a Junk Motor Vehicle (Form VTR-203)

Posted on October 25, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Salvage Vehicle Dealer Bill of Sale for a Junk Motor Vehicle (Form VTR-203) has been revised to update the statutory references in the Salvage Vehicle Dealer Certification.  The revised Form VTR-203 is available … Continue reading →

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Revised Storage Lien Foreclosure (Form VTR-265-S)

Posted on October 25, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Storage Lien Foreclosure (Form VTR-265-S) has been revised with non-substantive changes.  The revised Form VTR-265-S is available on our website at www.TxDMV.gov and may be used immediately. Existing versions of Form VTR-265-S remain … Continue reading →

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Storm-Related Temporary Suspension of Motor Carrier Requirements

Posted on October 22, 2019 by TxDMV

Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster for certain counties affected by the storm that struck Texas October 20, 2019. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has responded by temporarily suspending IRP vehicle registration, 72/144-hour temporary registration permits, size and … Continue reading →

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TxDMV publishes rule proposals in the October 18, 2019, issue of the Texas Register.

Posted on October 21, 2019 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the October 18, 2019, issue of the Texas Register. The proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules. The proposals are posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Revised Certification of a Communication Impediment (Form VTR-216)

Posted on October 10, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Certification of a Communication Impediment (Form VTR-216) has been revised to remove the restriction that the communication impediment notation may only be placed at time of initial registration or renewal. The revised Form … Continue reading →

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October 2019 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Update

Posted on October 8, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Title Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments or … Continue reading →

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Resolved: Service Interruption – eLICENSING and Online Registration Renewals

Posted on September 27, 2019 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas.gov payment system that processes online registration renewals and eLICENSING applications is now available.  We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, IT DivisionTexas Department of Motor Vehicles     … Continue reading →

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Initial Notice: Service Interruption – eLICENSING and Online Registration Renewals

Posted on September 27, 2019 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas.gov payment system that processes online registration renewals and eLICENSING applications is currently unavailable. Texas.gov support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Office Delays & Closures 9/20/2019

Posted on September 20, 2019 by TxDMV

Weather and road conditions are affecting the operating hours of the following Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019: Beaumont Regional Service Center: Closed Houston Regional Service Center: Opening at noon Source: News and Information TxDMV … Continue reading →

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Updated Plate Guides and Brochures

Posted on September 19, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The three specialty plate guides and two military plate brochures listed below have been updated to include several new plates resulting from the 86th Legislative Session.  The guides and brochures are now available to … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Office Closures 9/19/2019

Posted on September 19, 2019 by TxDMV

The following Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) offices will be closed for the rest of the day Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, due to weather: Beaumont Regional Service Center Houston Regional Service Center Source: News and Information TxDMV Office Closures 9/19/2019

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Weather delay: TxDMV Beaumont office

Posted on September 19, 2019 by TxDMV

Due to inclement weather, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Beaumont Regional Service Center will delay opening until noon on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Source: News and Information Weather delay: TxDMV Beaumont office

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Additional Webinars on the Proposed Training Program to Access the Registration and Title System (RTS)

Posted on September 16, 2019 by TxDMV

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

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TxDMV publishes 5 rule proposals in the August 30, 2019, issue of the Texas Register

Posted on September 10, 2019 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules to 43 TAC Ch. 217 in the August 30, 2019, issue of the Texas Register. The proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules. These proposals are posted for … Continue reading →

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RTS 9.4.0 Fix for the Issuance of Temporary Permits

Posted on September 5, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 9.4.0 added new hard stops for timed permits (72-Hour, 144-Hour, 30-Day, and One Trip) that required an authorization code to complete the transaction in RTS Point-of-Sale (POS). While … Continue reading →

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TxDMV proposes rules related to salvage licenses and site visit criteria

Posted on September 4, 2019 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed amendments to Chapter 221 concerning salvage dealer endorsement, salvage vehicle agent license expiration, site visit criteria, independent GDN exempt from salvage license, and salvage license terms. The proposed amendments are posted … Continue reading →

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TxDMV proposes rules relating to pre-licensing education and site visit criteria

Posted on September 4, 2019 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed amendments to §215.133, repeal of §215.102, and new §215.161 concerning site visit criteria, consignment GDN, and pre-licensing education for independent motor vehicle GDN holders. The proposed amendments are posted for public … Continue reading →

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Legislatively Required Training to Access the Registration and Title System (RTS)

Posted on September 4, 2019 by TxDMV

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

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TxDMV adopts rules relating to advisory committees

Posted on September 3, 2019 by TxDMV

  The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted amendments to Ch. 206, Subchapter, E concerning advisory committees. The adopted language is attached and is also available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules.   The adoption became effective on August … Continue reading →

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Communication to the Counties Regarding the Issuance of Temporary Permits

Posted on September 3, 2019 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. RTS Release 9.4.0, which was implemented September 1, 2019, added new hard stops for timed permits (72-Hour, 144-Hour, 30-Day, and One Trip) to the Registration and Title System (RTS) Point-of-Sale (POS). These hard stops … Continue reading →

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Completed: RTS Release 9.4.0 (09/01/2019 @ 9:03 AM CST)

Posted on September 1, 2019 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of RTS Release 9.4.0 was completed as of 9:03 AM CST this morning, 09/01/2019. Please remember that if you used an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into eTAG as soon as the system is accessible. … Continue reading →

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