Category Archives: Dealers and Manufacturers

Completed: eLICENSING 26.2 (05/17/2026 @ 5:30 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the eLICENSING system update was completed as of 7:22 PMon Saturday, 05/16/2026. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: eLICENSING 26.2 (05/17/2026 @ 5:30 AM)

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Completed: webDEALER Release 26.2 (05/17/2026 @ 5:30 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of the webDEALER system update was completed as of 1:44 AM this morning, Sunday, 05/17/2026. Thank you, Texas Department of Motor VehiclesIT Services Division Source: Dealers and Manufacturers Completed: webDEALER Release 26.2 (05/17/2026 @ 5:30 AM)

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Final Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.2 (05/16/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (05/16/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (05/17/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Final Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 26.2 (05/16/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (05/16/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (05/17/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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webDEALER 26.2 Addendum (05/14/2026 @ 3:50 PM)

Good afternoon, On the evening of May 16, 2026, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System with Release 26.2 which contains the content summarized below.  Enhancements: •  New ID Requirements for Title Applications with Initial … Continue reading

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eLICENSING 26.2 Release Notes (05/14/2026 @ 3:50 PM)

Good afternoon, On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System with Release 26.2 which contains the content summarized below: eLICENSING Business Reported Issues: •  New Lessor – Unable to Upload Disclosure … Continue reading

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Inventory Management System – Release Notes 9.0.7 (Dealer) (05/14/2026 @ 10:10 AM)

Good morning, On the evening of May 14, 2026, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will updatethe Inventory Management System (IMS) with Release 9.0.7 which contains the content summarized below:  Enhancements: •  New Dealer Destroyed Plate Workflow     … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.2 (05/16/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (05/16/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (05/17/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Release 26.2 (05/16/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (05/16/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (05/17/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Senate Bill (SB) 2007 – Voluntary Disclosure of Military Membership and Status

Please review and distribute as appropriate. SB 2007, enacted by the 89th Legislature, effective September 1, 2025, provides that when a person registers or renews their motor vehicle registration the person may voluntarily indicate they are a member of the … Continue reading

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TLETs communication – Military Indicator

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Effective with the Registration and Title System Release 26.2, scheduled to deploy on May 18, 2026, a motor vehicle record queried through the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (TLETS) will display whether a registrant … Continue reading

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Upcoming Dealer Training Webinar – webDEALER Common Returns & Best Practices Training

Don’t miss out on this month’s training webinar. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ (TxDMV) Vehicle Titles & Registration Division is hosting a training titled webDEALER Common Returns & Best Practices. This training provides an overview of the most common … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING Release 26.2 (05/16/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the eLICENSING System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (05/16/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (05/17/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Release 26.2 (05/16/2026 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the webDEALER System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (05/16/2026), lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (05/17/2026).  During the deployment window, you may experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the … Continue reading

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April 2026 Motor Vehicle Registration Manual Update

Please review and distribute as appropriate. The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Registration Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System (RTS) workstations and at www.txdmv.gov. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles welcomes your feedback and encourages … Continue reading

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Completed: eLICENSING Scheduled Maintenance (04/26/2026 @ 10:40 AM)

The planned system maintenance for the eLICENSING System was completed as of 10:40 AM, Sunday, April 26, 2026 We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we worked to complete this essential maintenance. IT Services Division     Source: Dealers and … Continue reading

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Completed: webDEALER Scheduled Maintenance (04/26/2026 @ 10:40 AM)

The scheduled maintenance for the webDEALER System was completed as of 10:40 AM, Sunday, April 26, 2026 We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we worked to complete this essential maintenance. IT Services Division     Source: Dealers and Manufacturers … Continue reading

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Reminder: eLICENSING Scheduled Maintenance (04/26/2026 @ 5:00 AM)

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will perform system maintenance starting at 5:00 AM and lasting until 11:00 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026.  This maintenance is part of our ongoing efforts to improve system performance and reliability. A notification … Continue reading

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Reminder Notification: webDEALER Scheduled Maintenance (04/26/2026 @ 5:00 AM)

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will perform system maintenance starting at 5:00 AM and lasting until 11:00 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026.  This maintenance is part of our ongoing efforts to improve system performance and reliability. A notification … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes rule proposals in the April 24, 2026, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the April 24, 2026, 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/about-us/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2026. The proposals … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the April 24, 2026, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) adopts rules in the April 24, 2026, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted rules are available on the TxDMV website at https://www.TxDMV.gov/about-us/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules-2025. The adoptions include: revisions to 43 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), … Continue reading

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Title Processing for Miniature (Mini) Vehicles

This notice provides clarification and guidance regarding titling requirements for mini vehicles to prevent unnecessary delays in processing times. As a reminder, mini vehicle information can be found in the Motor Vehicle Title Manual, Chapter 14.  Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Verification Requirements  County tax assessor-collector offices must ensure the proper VIN verification … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Scheduled Maintenance (04/26/2026 @ 5:00 AM)

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will perform system maintenance starting at 5:00 AM and lasting until 11:00 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026.  This maintenance is part of our ongoing efforts to improve system performance and reliability. A notification … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING Scheduled Maintenance (04/26/2026 @ 5:00 AM)

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will perform system maintenance starting at 5:00 AM and lasting until 11:00 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026.  This maintenance is part of our ongoing efforts to improve system performance and reliability. A notification … Continue reading

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Replacement month stickers for Dealer Temporary Plates

Due to material shortages outside of TxDMV’s control, the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) may have issued substitute month stickers with your order of Dealer Temporary Plates during June and July of 2025. Please compare the month stickers sent with your … Continue reading

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