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FINAL Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 5, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading →

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FINAL Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 5, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading →

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TxDMV publishes a rule proposal in the December 5, 2025, issue of the Texas Register.

Posted on December 5, 2025 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rule amendments in the December 5, 2025, issue of the Texas Register. A summary of the proposed rules and the proposed language is available on the TxDMV website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025. The … Continue reading →

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webDEALER 26.1 Addendum (12/04/2025 @ 3:43 PM)

Posted on December 4, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, On the evening of December 06, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System with Release 26.1 which contains the content summarized below. Enhancements: • Assignment of converter plates by Converter dealers • … Continue reading →

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Informational: webDEALER Issue Processing Transactions (12/04/2025 @ 11:10 AM)

Posted on December 4, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, We are aware of an issue with webDEALER that caused some users to experience difficulties processing transactions. Support staff identified and resolved the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank you, … Continue reading →

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Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 3, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading →

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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 3, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 1, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Release 26.1 (12/06/2025 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on December 1, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (12/06/2025), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (12/07/2025). During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading →

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Clarification on Acceptable Identification – Foreign Passport & DHS Documentation

Posted on November 25, 2025 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate. This message provides clarification on previously distributed communications, related to acceptable identification for customers presenting a foreign passport. For purposes of vehicle registration by Texas residents under Transportation Code §502.040, a foreign passport is … Continue reading →

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Revised Initial Registration and Renewal Identification Requirements

Posted on November 19, 2025 by TxDMV

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO DEALERS Updated Identification Requirements for Registration Transactions The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is issuing updated guidance on the forms of identification dealers must verify when processing initial registrations. These requirements are effective immediately. What You Need … Continue reading →

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webDEALER 25.4.1 Addendum (10/21/2025 @ 2:27 PM)

Posted on October 21, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, On the evening of October 21, 2025, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System with Release 25.4.1 which contains the content summarized below. Enhancements: • Amending Existing Plate Assignments • Printing an Amendment … Continue reading →

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CANCELLED: eLICENSING Scheduled Maintenance (10/19/2025 @ 05:00 AM)

Posted on October 18, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Tomorrow’s planned system maintenance for the eLICENSING Systemhas been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a future date. We will provide an update notification once a future maintenance date is confirmed. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT … Continue reading →

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CANCELLED: webDEALER Scheduled Maintenance (10/19/2025 @ 05:00 AM)

Posted on October 18, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, Tomorrow’s planned system maintenance for the webDEALER Systemhas been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a future date. We will provide an update notification once a future maintenance date is confirmed. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT … Continue reading →

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Final Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Scheduled Maintenance (10/19/2025 @ 5:00 AM)

Posted on October 17, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will perform system maintenance starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (10/19/2025), lasting up to4:00 PM, Sunday (10/19/2025). Due to the nature of this maintenance, the eLICENSING System will beunavailable during the maintenance … Continue reading →

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Final Reminder Notification: webDEALER Scheduled Maintenance (10/19/2025 @ 5:00 AM)

Posted on October 17, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will perform system maintenance starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (10/19/2025), lasting up to4:00 PM, Sunday (10/19/2025). Due to the nature of this maintenance, the webDEALER System will beunavailable during the maintenance … Continue reading →

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Resolved: webDEALER Unavailable (10/17/2025 @ 12:05 PM)

Posted on October 17, 2025 by TxDMV

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 (10/17/2025 … Continue reading →

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Introducing the New Dealer Compliance Services Section

Posted on October 17, 2025 by TxDMV

Dear Texas Dealer, We are writing to provide more information about the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Dealer Compliance Services (DCS) section of the Enforcement Division and how it can be a resource to your business. DCS was … Continue reading →

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Clarification on Ordering Standard Dealer and Dealer Temporary Plates

Posted on October 16, 2025 by TxDMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) continues to implement new features and performance improvements for plate distribution. Please note that the following license plates are distributed by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and must be ordered via your … Continue reading →

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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Scheduled Maintenance (10/19/2025 @ 5:00 AM)

Posted on October 15, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will perform system maintenance starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (10/19/2025), lasting up to4:00 PM, Sunday (10/19/2025). Due to the nature of this maintenance, the webDEALER System will beunavailable during the maintenance … Continue reading →

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Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Scheduled Maintenance (10/19/2025 @ 5:00 AM)

Posted on October 15, 2025 by TxDMV

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will perform system maintenance starting at 5:00 AM, Sunday (10/19/2025), lasting up to4:00 PM, Sunday (10/19/2025). Due to the nature of this maintenance, the eLICENSING System will beunavailable during the maintenance … Continue reading →

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Update: webDEALER Unavailable (10/15/2025 @ 10:45 AM)

Posted on October 15, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The webDEALER system is currently available. Support staff are still monitoring and investigating to find the root cause. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. Thank … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Unavailable (10/15/2025 @ 10:13 AM)

Posted on October 15, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has received reports that the webDEALER system is currently unavailable. Support staff are working to resolve the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on … Continue reading →

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Resolved: webDEALER Unavailable (10/14/2025 @ 1:50 PM)

Posted on October 14, 2025 by TxDMV

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 (10/14/2025 … Continue reading →

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Unavailable (10/14/2025 @ 11:27 AM)

Posted on October 14, 2025 by TxDMV

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has received reports that the webDEALER system is currently unavailable. Support staff are working to resolve the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on … Continue reading →

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