Category Archives: Dealers and Manufacturers

Update: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020 @ 1:22PM)

Good afternoon, TxDMV continues to experience network issues that are causing slowness and connectivity delays.  We are working to resolve these issues and will send updates periodically.   We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers. … Continue reading

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Update: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020 @ 12:05PM)

Good morning, TxDMV continues to experience network connectivity issues.  This includes access to TxDMV applications and phones.  Users may be experiencing longer than normal wait times when attempting to contact TxDMV.   We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact … Continue reading

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Update: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020)

Good morning, TxDMV will be performing emergency network maintenance at 11:00 A.M. During the maintenance the following applications will be unavailable: RTS POS webDEALER/eTAG eLicensing MVI-Net IVTRS Temp Permits Please log out of the above applications before 11:00 A.M. Note: A reply … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: TxDMV Network Issues (1/13/2020)

Good morning, TxDMV is currently experiencing network issues that may result in intermittent network connectivity to the following applications: RTS POS webDEALER/eTAG eLicensing MVI-Net IVTRS Temp Permits Note: A reply to all will be sent when the issue has been resolved. Please contact … Continue reading

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Resolved: webDEALER Unavailable (1/13/2020 @ 9:00AM)

Good morning, The webDEALER system was available as of 9:00AM this morning, 1/13/2020. If you experience new issues with the webDEALER system, please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department. The statewide ticket for this issue is: 233059 Please remember that … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: webDEALER Unavailable (1/13/2020 @ 8:30AM)

Good morning, The webDEALER system is currently unavailable. Support staff are working to identify and resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 10:00 AM this morning 1/13/2020. The statewide ticket for this issue is: 233059 As a reminder, … Continue reading

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County Webinars to discuss RTB 002-20 "Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Operating as a Salvage Vehicle Dealer"

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors and motor vehicle dealers to discuss RTB #002-20, “Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Operating as a Salvage Vehicle Dealer.” The webinar schedule is listed below, and space … Continue reading

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RTB 002-20 Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Operating as a Salvage Vehicle Dealer

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, 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 002-20 Independent … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the December 27, 2019, issue of the Texas Register

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted rules to 43 TAC Ch. 217 and 43 TAC Ch. 221 in the December 27, 2019, issue of the Texas Register. The adopted language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules. … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes rule adoptions in the December 20, 2019, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted amendments to §215.83 and §221.17 to allow military spouses with out-of-state licenses to engage in business in Texas. The effective dates of the rules are December 29, 2019. The adopted language is … Continue reading

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Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar – San Antonio

Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry: We are pleased to announce our Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar on January 23rd, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas.  This presentation will be a broad overview of the rules and regulations surrounding the motor vehicle … Continue reading

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Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar – San Antonio

Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry: We are pleased to announce our Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar on January 22nd, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas.  This presentation will be a specific overview of the rules and regulations surrounding the … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes a rule proposal in the December 20, 2019, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the December 20, 2019, issue of the Texas Register. The proposal addresses inspection, titling, and registration, of assembled vehicles. The proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules. … Continue reading

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Completed: RTS/webDEALER/eLicensing Release 9.5.0 (12/15/2019 @ 11:45 AM)

Good morning, The deployment of RTS/webDEALER/eLicensing updates were completed as of 11:45 AM this morning, 12/15/2019. Please remember that if you used an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDEALER as soon as the system is … Continue reading

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Webinar invite for RTB #011-19

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors and motor vehicle dealers to discuss RTB #011-19, “Dealer License Number and Buyer Tag Validation.” The webinar schedule is listed below, and space is limited. Please … Continue reading

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RTB 011-19 Dealer License Number and Buyer Tag Validation

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, 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 011-19 Dealer … Continue reading

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Reminder: RTS/webDEALER/eLicensing Release (12/14/2019 @ 6:00 PM)

Good morning, Over the weekend of December 14, 2019, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS), webDEALER system, and eLicensing system. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: RTS/webDEALER/eLicensing Release (12/14/2019 @ 6:00 PM)

Good afternoon, Over the weekend of December 14, 2019, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Titling System (RTS), webDEALER system, and eLicensing system. During the deployment of the new release you may experience intermittent … Continue reading

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Webinar Invite for RTB #009-19 and RTB #010-19

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Webinars will be held for county tax assessor-collectors and motor vehicle dealers to discuss: RTB #009-19, “Extended Registration Period for Eligible Trailers” RTB #010-19, “Barcode Page and Application Assembly Procedures for Imaging” WebinarsTuesday, December … Continue reading

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RTB 009-19 Extended Registration Period for Eligible Trailers

Please review and distribute as appropriate. Thank you, Jeremiah Kuntz, 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 009-19 Extended … Continue reading

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TxDMV publishes a rule adoption in the November 29, 2019, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has adopted rules in the November 29, 2019, issue of the Texas Register. The adoption addresses required training for a person performing registration or titling services through the department’s automated registration and title … Continue reading

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October 2019 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. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments … Continue reading

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Resolved: eLICENSING Issue – 2:30 PM CST, Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Good afternoon, The latency issue with the eLICENSING system has been resolved as of 2:30 PM CST November 20, 2019. We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact to you or your customers. Thank you, Customer ServiceTexas Department of Motor … Continue reading

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Initial Notification: eLICENSING Issue – 1 PM CST, Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Good afternoon, The eLICENSING system is currently experiencing latency issues. If you submit a request in eLICENSING and it does not immediately return the information you requested, please do not submit a duplicate request. Support staff are working to resolve … 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)

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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