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Inventory Management System (IMS) Ordering Functionality for Dealers
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has made new system features and performance improvements to the Inventory Management System (IMS). Dealers can now order additional plates from the IMS! As a reminder, plate orders can only be submitted if you … Continue reading
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Completed: webDEALER Planned Maintenance (09/14/2025 @ 10:00 AM)
Good morning, The webDEALER planned maintenance was completed as of 10:00 AM this morning, Sunday, 09/14/2025. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: webDEALER Planned Maintenance (09/14/2025 @ 10:00 AM)
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Initial Notification: webDEALER Planned Maintenance (09/14/2025 @ 5:00 AM)
Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be implementing planned maintenance for the webDealer System starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (09/14/2025), lasting up to 11:00 AM. Note: A notification will be published once the webDealer maintenance is … Continue reading
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Resolved: webDealer Unavailable (09/11/2025 @ 1:00 PM)
Good afternoon, The webDealer System is now available. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Services Division Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Resolved: webDealer Unavailable (09/11/2025 … Continue reading
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ePLATE to webDEALER Transaction Process Training Now Available
ePLATE to webDEALER Transaction Process training is now available on our TxDMV YouTube channel. This new training provides an overview and live walk-through of a transaction from plate assignment to submitting the title application in webDEALER. The training is also … Continue reading
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Initial Notification: webDealer Unavailable (09/11/2025 @ 7:48 AM)
Good morning, The webDealer system is currently unavailable due to a Shared Technology Services (STS) data center outage. The STS Data Center Services (DCS) vendors and DIR have been working with support staff overnight to correct the issue; however, no … Continue reading
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Resolved: webDealer Unavailable (09/10/2025 @ 4:20 PM)
Good afternoon, The webDealer System is now available. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Services Division Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Resolved: webDealer Unavailable (09/10/2025 … Continue reading
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Update: webDealer Unavailable (09/10/2025 @ 2:55 PM)
Good afternoon, The webDEALER system is unavailable due to a Shared Technology Services (STS) outage. The STS vendor outage is causing network issues affecting multiple customers and systems. Support Staff are working with … Continue reading
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Initial Notification: webDealer Unavailable (09/10/2025 @ 1:30 PM)
Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has received reports that the webDealer system is unavailable for some counties. Support staff are working to resolve the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and any … Continue reading
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Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTN) Training
Live training webinars specific to the Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTN) process will be held this week. We know you have questions, so we are here to help! Please register for your virtual seat using the links provided below: Vehicle Transfer … Continue reading
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Title and Registration Related Bills from the 89th Legislative Session
Please review and distribute as appropriate. The following provides information regarding various bills that are effective September 1, 2025. Senate Bill (SB) 1816 – Title and Registration for Miniature Vehicles This bill created a definition of a miniature vehicle under … Continue reading
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House Bill (HB) 4226 & Senate Bill (SB) 2064 – New Texas Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Exemptions
Please review and distribute as appropriate. PURPOSE: The 89th Texas Legislature recently passed HB 4226 and SB 2064. The two bills add tax exemptions for certain motor vehicle transactions. Below is a brief summary of the changes and where to … Continue reading
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Completed: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:25 PM)
Good morning, The deployment of the eLICENSING system update was completed as of 6:25 PMlast night, Saturday, 08/23/2025. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:25 … Continue reading
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eLICENSING 25.4 Release Notes (08/22/2025 @ 3:35 PM)
Good afternoon, On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System with Release 25.4 which contains the content summarized below: eLICENSING Business Reported Issues: • Need to make the number of vehicles sold … Continue reading
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Reminder: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:00 PM)
Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/23/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM (08/24/2025). During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the eLICENSING … Continue reading
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Live Look at ePLATE Training Now Available
A new training is now available that provides a live walk-through of plate assignments, Vehicle Transfer Notifications (VTN), and other processes in ePLATE. The recorded training is available on our TxDMV YouTube channel and our website. Live virtual events are … Continue reading
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Initial Notification: eLICENSING Release 25.4 (08/23/2025 @ 6:00 PM)
Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (08/23/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM (08/24/2025). During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the eLICENSING … Continue reading
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Resolved: webDealer e-Plate Timeouts (08/14/2025 @ 3:40 PM)
Good afternoon, The e-Plate timeout issue has been resolved. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles IT Services Division Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Resolved: webDealer e-Plate Timeouts (08/14/2025 @ 3:40 PM)
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Initial Notifacation: webDEALER e-Plate Timeouts (08/14/2025 @ 3:10 PM)
Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has received reports that e-Plate is experiencing timeout issues. Support Staff are working to resolve the issue. An update will be provided once the issue has been resolved. Thank you, Texas Department … Continue reading
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Inventory Management System (IMS) Features & Resources
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has made new system features and performance improvements to the Inventory Management System (IMS). These enhancements, which refine inventory transfer functionalities, will significantly improve the user experience. Attached is the Inventory Management System … Continue reading
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County Connectivity and Processing Issues in webDEALER
The department is aware that counties are experiencing issues with webDEALER when attempting to review, group and approve title transactions. We understand that this is affecting processing efficiency and turnaround times. Please be assured that our team is actively working … Continue reading
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webDEALER and ePLATE Resource Guides
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has created additional resource guides to help support your business with changes related to House Bill 718 (HB 718). The Title Application Processing Guidelines document outlines which title application transactions can and should … Continue reading
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Opening of the TxDMV Dallas South Regional Service Center
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), Vehicle Title and Registration Division, is pleased to formally announce the opening of the new Dallas South Regional Service Center, effective Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Location: Dallas South Regional Service Center 562 East … Continue reading
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TxDMV publishes an emergency rulemaking in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register, effective July 10, 2025.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has published an emergency rulemaking in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. Language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025. The emergency rulemaking includes: revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code, … Continue reading
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TxDMV publishes rule proposals in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the July 25, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. A summary of the proposed rules and the proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025. The proposals are … Continue reading
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