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TxDMV Holiday Hours – New Year's Day

Posted on December 30, 2020 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed for New Year’s Day on Friday, Jan.1, 2021. Have a safe and happy new year! Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax … Continue reading →

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Consumer Protection Guide to Moving – Webinar

Posted on December 28, 2020 by TxDMV

  Don’t Make A Move Without Us! We understand moving is stressful and the TxDMV wants to help you to protect your move. By law, Texas movers must be licensed with the TxDMV. You risk losing your belongings if  you … Continue reading →

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Temporary Waiver of Vehicle Title & Registration Requirements Ends April 14, 2021

Posted on December 15, 2020 by TxDMV

Temporary Waiver of Vehicle Title & Registration Requirements Ends April 14, 2021 Texans have through the end of that day to complete overdue transactions If you’re overdue, it’s time to renew! The temporary waiver of certain vehicle title and registration … Continue reading →

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Waiver of Vehicle Title & Registration Requirements Ends April 14, 2021

Posted on December 15, 2020 by TxDMV

NEWS RELEASE Temporary Waiver of Vehicle Title & Registration Requirements Ends April 14, 2021 Texans have through the end of that day to complete overdue transactions (AUSTIN, Texas – December 15, 2020) If you’re overdue, it’s time to renew! The … Continue reading →

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Updates to VTR 998, VTR 999, and Specialty Plate Guide

Posted on December 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The Sickle Cell Disease Awareness specialty license plate and the redesigned General Land Office sponsored Adopt a Beach specialty license plate will be available for purchase on December 14, 2020. The following documents have … Continue reading →

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Revised National Motor Vehicle Title Information (NMVTIS) Conversion Chart

Posted on December 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. With Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 9.9, a new NMVTIS brand code, 56 for Export Only Vehicles, was added for salvage and nonrepairable vehicles sold for export only.  As a result, the following … Continue reading →

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Complete: RTS/webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/13/2020 @ 5:32 AM)

Posted on December 13, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the RTS and webDEALER system updates were completed as of 5:32 AM this morning, 12/13/2020. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department   Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors Complete: RTS/webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/13/2020 @ 5:32 AM)

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Complete: webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/13/2020 @ 5:32 AM)

Posted on December 13, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the webDEALER system updates were completed as of 5:32 AM this morning, 12/13/2020.  Please remember that if you used an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER as soon as the … Continue reading →

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Complete: eLicensing Release 9.9.0 (12/13/2020 @ 6:14AM)

Posted on December 13, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning, The deployment of the eLicensing system updates were completed as of 6:14AM this morning, 12/13/2020. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Department   Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Complete: eLicensing Release 9.9.0 (12/13/2020 @ 6:14AM)

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RTS Release Notes 9.9.0

Posted on December 11, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of December 11, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 9.9.0 that contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements:  RTS: A Closed County Sales Tax report did … Continue reading →

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Correction: RTS/webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/12/2020 @ 6:30 PM)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of December 11, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS) and webDEALER System. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues … Continue reading →

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Correction: webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/12/2020 @ 6:30 PM)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,   The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER system with Release 9.9.0 on Saturday, December 12, 2020 starting at 6:30 PM until Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM. During the deployment of the 9.9.0 Release … Continue reading →

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Reminder: webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/12/2020 @ 6:30 PM)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,   The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER system with Release 9.9.0 on Saturday, December 12, 2020 starting at 6:30 PM until Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM. During the deployment of the 9.9.0 Release … Continue reading →

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Reminder: eLicensing Release 9.9.0 (12/12/2020 @ 10:00 PM)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,   The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing system with Release 9.9.0 on Saturday, December 12, 2020 starting at 10:00 PM until Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 1:00 AM. During the deployment of the 9.9.0 Release … Continue reading →

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Reminder: RTS/webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/12/2020 @ 6:30 PM)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of December 11, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS)/webDEALER Systems. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to the … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Board Meeting – December 10, 2020

Posted on December 8, 2020 by TxDMV

Board MeetingThursday, December 10, 2020 – 8 a.m. via telephone conference call using Webex or the toll free number below. If you have any technical questions about accessing the meeting, please send an email to Board.Tech.Help@txdmv.gov. Instructions for accessing the meeting … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Legislative & Public Affairs Committee Meeting – December 9, 2020

Posted on December 8, 2020 by TxDMV

Legislative and Public Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 9, 2020 – 2 p.m. via telephone conference call using Webex or the toll free number below. If you have any technical questions about accessing the meeting, please send an email to Board.Tech.Help@txdmv.gov. … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/12/2020 @ 6:30 PM)

Posted on December 7, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,   The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER system with Release 9.9.0 on Saturday, December 12, 2020 starting at 6:30 PM until Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM. During the deployment of the 9.9.0 Release … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: eLicensing Release 9.9.0 (12/12/2020 @ 10:00 PM)

Posted on December 7, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,   The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLicensing system with Release 9.9.0 on Saturday, December 12, 2020 starting at 10:00 PM until Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 1:00 AM. During the deployment of the 9.9.0 Release … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: RTS/webDEALER Release 9.9.0 (12/12/2020 @ 6:30 PM)

Posted on December 7, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of December 11, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS)/ webDEALER Systems. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent connectivity issues to … Continue reading →

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Revised Statutory Lien Foreclosure Forms

Posted on December 1, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The department instituted changes to the use of court orders in the title application process to better align with statutory requirements.  These changes were detailed in Registration and Title Bulletin #008-20.  As a result, … Continue reading →

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Don’t make it a happy holiday for car thieves

Posted on November 25, 2020 by TxDMV

NEWS RELEASE Don’t make it a happy holiday for car thieves Texans can fight back against motor vehicle crimes (AUSTIN, Texas – November 25, 2020) Protect your ride and what’s inside! It doesn’t matter what kind of car you drive. … Continue reading →

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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Thanksgiving 2020

Posted on November 20, 2020 by TxDMV

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County … Continue reading →

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Webinars for RTB #013-20

Posted on November 20, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors, dealers, and insurance companies to discuss RTB #013-20, “Federal Odometer Disclosure Exemption Change and Additional Use of the Power of Attorney for Transfer of Ownership to … Continue reading →

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RTB 013-20 Federal Odometer Disclosure Exemption Change and Additional Use of the Power of Attorney for Transfer of Ownership to a Motor Vehicle (Form VTR-271-A)

Posted on November 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Tim Thompson, Deputy 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 013-20 … Continue reading →

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