Informational: Power Outage and RTS Transactions (05/30/2024 @ 4:26 PM)

Posted on May 30, 2024 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,


The power outage at the TxDMV headquarters’ office has been resolved.  

Support staff have implemented a series of “unlocks” to address the RTS user log in issues.

If you are a RTS user that did not experience a login issue and/or did not experience any
lock out on your account, we still ask that you kindly log out of RTS, then log in again in order
to synchronize with RTS “unlock” commands so as to re-establish assured connectivity.

How to handle transactions after RTS unlocks

Scenario #1: You have completed the transaction but can’t print the transaction receipt.

        ○ Attempt to re-print the receipt
        ○ If unable to re-print, void the transaction and re-process the transaction
                    •  You will need to run a transaction reconciliation report to obtain the trans ID#,
                        in order to void, should you not have the trans ID# already

Scenario #2: You did not complete the transaction, and when you try to complete it,
                       the system tells you that the transaction is still in-process.

       ○ Access the pending transaction from your set asides
       ○ This should allow you to access the transaction to complete processing

Scenario #3: You did not complete the transaction, and it’s not in set aside.

       ○ Run the transaction reconciliation report to verify those transactions
            which are not completed
       ○ Redo transaction if the transaction was not completed.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Informational: Power Outage and RTS Transactions (05/30/2024 @ 4:26 PM)

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Resolved: CRD Call Center unavailable (05/30/2024 @ 3:25 PM)

Posted on May 30, 2024 by TxDMV

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Resolved: CRD Call Center unavailable (05/30/2024 @ 3:25 PM)

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Update: RTS Unavailable (5/30/2024 @ 12:00 PM)

Posted on May 30, 2024 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,


TxDMV is aware that RTS and the Call Center are unavailable. Support staff are working
to resolve the issue. We will provide an update once the issue is resolved.


Update: 5/30/24 @ 12:00PM

This morning’s network outage was caused by external factors which adversely impacted
TxDMV.  A construction crew inadvertently caused a power outage which resulted in a
statewide impact to network connectivity and TxDMV systems. Support Staff continue to
work with external partners so we can resolve the network issues as soon as possible. 
We appreciate your patience and understanding. 

We will provide an update once more information becomes 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: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Update: RTS Unavailable (5/30/2024 @ 12:00 PM)

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Update: CRD Call Center unavailable (05/30/2024 @ 12:00 PM)

Posted on May 30, 2024 by TxDMV

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Update: CRD Call Center unavailable (05/30/2024 @ 12:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: CRD Call Center unavailable (05/30/2024 @ 9:35 AM)

Posted on May 30, 2024 by TxDMV

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: CRD Call Center unavailable (05/30/2024 @ 9:35 AM)

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Initial Notification: RTS Unavailable (5/30/2024 @ 9:07 AM)

Posted on May 30, 2024 by TxDMV

Good morning,


TxDMV is aware that RTS is unavailable. Support staff are working to resolve the issue.  We will
provide an update once the issue is resolved.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS Unavailable (5/30/2024 @ 9:07 AM)

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Start Using webDEALER

Posted on May 28, 2024 by TxDMV

Texas DMV

webDEALER becomes mandatory on July 1, 2025.

Join the growing number of dealers that have already attended a Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ webDEALER webinar. Visit https://www.txdmv.gov/calendar for upcoming webDEALER virtual training for dealers.

Get ahead of the curve. Attend training, enroll in webDEALER, and start processing transactions today!

Thank you,
 

Annette Quintero, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
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TxDMV Holiday Hours – Memorial Day 2024

Posted on May 24, 2024 by TxDMV

Texas DMV

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, for Memorial Day. We honor those who lost their lives while in military service to our country.

Vehicle title and registration services: Most vehicle title and registration services are provided by your county tax office. County tax office hours may vary. Registration renewal is available online at www.TxDMV.gov.

Oversize/Overweight permits: Motor Carrier Oversize/Overweight permits can be ordered online through the Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) at www.TxDMV.gov.

Memorial Day

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Informational: eLicensing Release Notes 24.2.1 (05/23/2024 @ 4:55 PM)

Posted on May 23, 2024 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

This evening, May 23, 2024, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update
the eLicensing System with Release 24.2.1 which contains the content summarized below.   

eLicensing Enhancements:  

      • Add Fingerprinting to Salvage and In-transit

Please note: For your convenience the 24.2.1 eLicensing Release Notes are attached. For
detailed information about the items listed above and additional enhancements, please
refer to the TAC Hub (http://www.txdmv.gov/tax-assessor-collectors).

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles 
IT Services Division 

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Informational: eLicensing Release Notes 24.2.1 (05/23/2024 @ 4:55 PM)

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Resolved: RTS SPV Calculator (05/22/2024 @ 6:40 AM)

Posted on May 22, 2024 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The RTS SPV Calculator issue has been resolved. 

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Resolved: RTS SPV Calculator (05/22/2024 @ 6:40 AM)

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Initial Notification: RTS SPV Calculator Issue (05/21/2024 @ 2:44 PM)

Posted on May 21, 2024 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

An issue has been reported with the Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) calculator in RTS.

The TxDMV Support Staff are working with the SPV vendor to identify and resolve the issue. 

An update will be sent once the issue has been resolved.

We apologize for the inconvenience and any impact on you or your customers.
 

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS SPV Calculator Issue (05/21/2024 @ 2:44 PM)

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Resolved: webDEALER eTag Limit (05/20/2024 @ 11:15 AM)

Posted on May 20, 2024 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The eTag limit issue has been resolved.

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 accessible. Doing this will ensure you always have the full allocation of
unused Internet Down tags available when you need them. Also, remember that unused Internet Down tags
are valid for one year from the date they are printed.


Thank you,

    Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
    IT Division

 

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Resolved: webDEALER eTag Limit (05/20/2024 @ 11:15 AM)

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Initial Notification: webDealer eTag Limit (05/20/24 @ 9:00 AM)

Posted on May 20, 2024 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is aware of an eTag issue where some dealers
are receiving an error message stating that they have reached their eTag issuance limit. Support
Staff are aware and working on the issue.

A notification will be published once the eTag issue has been resolved.

As a reminder, if you are unable to print buyer’s tags, you should use your pre-printed Internet Down tags. 
Every dealer is allowed a minimum of 30 Internet Down tags. Please remember that after using an Internet
Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDealer as soon as the system is accessible. 
Doing this, will ensure you always have the full allocation of unused Internet Down tags available when you
need them. Internet Down tags are valid for one year from the date they are printed.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: webDealer eTag Limit (05/20/24 @ 9:00 AM)

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Informational: eLicensing Release Notes 24.2 (05/13/2024 @ 5:36 PM)

Posted on May 13, 2024 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

Over the weekend of May 10, 2024, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
updated the eLicensing System with Release 24.2 which contains the content summarized
below.   

eLicensing Enhancements:  

      • New Attachment Sections for Salvage New & Amendment License Applications
      • Bond Attachment Issue for GDN Dealers with Active Franchise License
      • Updated Question on GDN & Salvage Applications
      • Issues with General Manager & Dealer Principal Functionality
      • Issue with Requiring a VIN when Submitting an External Complaint

Please note: For your convenience the 23.4 eLicensing Release Notes are attached. For
detailed information about the items listed above and additional enhancements, please refer
to the TAC Hub (http://www.txdmv.gov/tax-assessor-collectors).

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles 
IT Services Division 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Informational: eLicensing Release Notes 24.2 (05/13/2024 @ 5:36 PM)

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webDealer 24.2 Addendum (05/13/2024 @ 4:45 PM)

Posted on May 13, 2024 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

Over the weekend of May 10, 2024, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) updated the webDealer System with Release 24.2 which contains the content summarized below. 

Enhancements:

• Remaining balance added for TxDMV users when allocating internet down tags.

• Upload webDEALER title transactions to FileNet without waiting for a release from
   the Registration and Titling System (RTS).

• Restrict the creation of buyer tags by motorcycle Dealers to motorcycles only.

• Notify webDEALER administrators when an eTAG allotment threshold has been met.

• National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) brand check for buyer,
   converter, and vehicle specific tags.

Please note: For your convenience, the webDealer 24.2 Addendum is attached. For detailed information about the items listed above, please refer to the Addendum.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
webDealer 24.2 Addendum (05/13/2024 @ 4:45 PM)

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RTS County Release Notes 24.2 (05/13/2024 @ 4:44 PM)

Posted on May 13, 2024 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

Over the weekend of May 10, 2024, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) updated the
Registration and Titling System (RTS) with Release 24.2 which contains the content summarized
below. 


Enhancements: 

RTS:

• Restyle fee for embossed plates

• Real-time National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Check: Prevent
   issuance    of temporary permits when salvage and nonrepairable brand error codes    
   are returned and display county specific message.

•  Real-time NMVTIS Check: Prevent online issuance of 72-Hour and 144-Hour Permits
    when salvage and nonrepairable brand error codes are returned and display webPERMIT
    specific message.

•  NMVTIS check – Create a new BRAND INQUIRY message bypass 999 for POS Users

•  NMVTIS check – Create a new BRAND INQUIRY message bypass 999 for webPERMIT Users


Please note: For your convenience, RTS Release Notes 24.2 are attached. For detailed information about
the items listed above, additional enhancements and issue resolutions after the release has been
deployed, please refer to the TAC Hub (www.txdmv.gov/tax-assessor-collectors).


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
RTS County Release Notes 24.2 (05/13/2024 @ 4:44 PM)

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Completed: webDEALER Release 24.2 (05/12/2024 @ 5:40 AM)

Posted on May 12, 2024 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The deployment of the webDEALER system updates were completed as of 5:14 AM this
morning, Sunday, 05/12/2024.

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 accessible. Doing this will ensure you always
have the full allocation of unused Internet Down tags available when you need them. Also
remember that unused Internet Down tags are valid for one year from the date they are printed. 


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Completed: webDEALER Release 24.2 (05/12/2024 @ 5:40 AM)

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Completed: RTS Release 24.2 (05/12/2024 @ 5:40 AM)

Posted on May 12, 2024 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The deployment of the Registration and Titling System (RTS) updates were completed
as of 5:14 AM this morning, Sunday, 05/12/2024.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Completed: RTS Release 24.2 (05/12/2024 @ 5:40 AM)

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National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Brand Check Prior to Temporary Tag Issuance

Posted on May 10, 2024 by TxDMV
 

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

With Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 24.2, a NMVTIS brand check will be performed in real-time to check for salvage and nonrepairable-related brands prior to the issuance of temporary tags. Users will continue to follow the same process when issuing or obtaining temporary tags. This programming enhancement supports the department’s continued efforts in detecting and preventing temporary tag fraud.

When the brand check is performed and a salvage or nonrepairable-related brand is identified as the latest brand, users of the systems will receive a message preventing the issuance of the temporary tag. The 24.2 RTS release notes and webDEALER addendum will provide further processing details and specific messages.

RTS Point of Sale (POS)
Counties will be prompted to advise their customer to obtain a NMVTIS title check for information regarding the specific brand(s) found when processing one of the following:
           • 30-Day Permit
           • One-Trip Permit
           • 72-Hour Permit
           • 144-Hour Permit

Regional Service Centers will receive a message based on the type of brand found but should advise their customer to obtain a NMVTIS title check for information regarding the specific brand(s) found when processing one of the above permits.

webPERMIT
Applicants will be prompted to obtain a NMVTIS title check for information regarding the specific brand(s) found when processing one of the following:
           • 72-Hour Permit
           • 144-Hour Permit

eTAG
Dealers and converters will be prompted to obtain a NMVTIS title check for information regarding the specific brand(s) found when processing one of the following:
           • Buyer Tag
           • Vehicle Specific Tag
           • Converter Tag

All vehicles with a salvage or nonrepairable brand are ineligible for registration and may not be issued a temporary tag of any kind. These vehicles are not allowed to operate on the roads. The type of brand found with the NMVTIS check will determine the available options for the permit applicant, dealer or converter. More detailed information regarding NMVTIS brands can be found in our NMVTIS Guide and more detailed information regarding salvage and nonrepairable vehicle processing can be found in the Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Vehicle Manual located on the department’s website. Information on obtaining a NMVTIS title check is also available on the department’s website at Title Check – Look before you buy | TxDMV.gov.

Programming changes will be implemented to each system in a phased approach spaced a few days apart beginning with RTS POS on Monday May 13, 2024, followed by webPERMIT, then vehicle specific and converter tags in eTAG, and finally buyer tags in eTAG.

Thank you,

Annette Quintero, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.

 

Source: Contractors and Vendors
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Brand Check Prior to Temporary Tag Issuance

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Reminder: RTS Release 24.2 (5/11/2024 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on May 8, 2024 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

Over the weekend of May 10, 2024, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
will update the RTS System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (05/11/2024), lasting up to
10:00 AM Sunday (05/12/2024).  During the deployment window, you may experience 
intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the RTS System. 

Note: A notification update will be published after the RTS deployment is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Reminder: RTS Release 24.2 (5/11/2024 @ 6:00 PM)

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Reminder: webDealer Release 24.2 (05/11/2024 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on May 8, 2024 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

Over the weekend of May 10, 2024, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
will update the webDealer System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (05/11/2024),
lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (05/12/2024).  During the deployment window, you may
experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the webDealer System. 

As a reminder, if you are unable to print buyer’s tags, you should use your pre-printed Internet Down tags. 
Every dealer is allowed a minimum of 30 Internet Down tags. Please remember that after using an Internet
Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDealer as soon as the system is accessible. 
Doing this, will ensure you always have the full allocation of unused Internet Down tags available when you
need them. Internet Down tags are valid for one year from the date they are printed.

Note: A notification update will be published once the webDealer deployment is
completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Reminder: webDealer Release 24.2 (05/11/2024 @ 6:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: webDealer Release 24.2 (05/11/2024 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on May 6, 2024 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

Over the weekend of May 10, 2024, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
will update the webDealer System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (05/11/2024),
lasting up to 10:00 AM Sunday (05/12/2024).  During the deployment window, you may
experience intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the webDealer System. 

As a reminder, if you are unable to print buyer’s tags, you should use your pre-printed Internet Down tags. 
Every dealer is allowed a minimum of 30 Internet Down tags. Please remember that after using an Internet
Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into webDealer as soon as the system is accessible. 
Doing this, will ensure you always have the full allocation of unused Internet Down tags available when you
need them. Internet Down tags are valid for one year from the date they are printed.

Note: A notification update will be published once the webDealer deployment is
completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: webDealer Release 24.2 (05/11/2024 @ 6:00 PM)

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Initial Notification: RTS Release 24.2 (5/11/2024 @ 6:00 PM)

Posted on May 6, 2024 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

Over the weekend of May 10, 2024, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
will update the RTS System starting at 6:00 PM Saturday (05/11/2024), lasting up to
10:00 AM Sunday (05/12/2024).  During the deployment window, you may experience 
intermittent connectivity issues when accessing the RTS System. 

Note: A notification update will be published after the RTS deployment is completed.


Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS Release 24.2 (5/11/2024 @ 6:00 PM)

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April 2024 Motor Vehicle Registration Manual Updates

Posted on May 6, 2024 by TxDMV

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 you to email any comments or suggestions to VTR_Title_Reg-Manual-Update@txdmv.gov (please note the underscores between VTR and Title and between Title and Reg). This mailbox is not monitored for questions and is only intended for feedback, comments, and suggestions.

Updates for this release are marked with red change bars in the text.

Chapter 3 – Disabled Persons
Section 3.8, “License Plates and Placards,” was updated to specify that Disabled Person license plates may now be transferred between vehicles using the Plate to Owner functionality.

Chapter 12 – Off-Highway, Log Loader, Forestry & Miscellaneous
Section 12.5, “Pocket Bike or Minimotorbike,” was renamed to “Mini Vehicles,” and all subsequent sections in this chapter were renumbered. The new Section 12.5, “Mini Vehicles,” was created to include the title and registration requirements for mini vehicles effective April 4, 2024, as outlined in Registration and Title Bulletin #001-24.

Chapter 17 – Transfer of Registration when Applying for Title
Section 17.5, “Plate to Owner Transactions,” was updated to specify that Disabled Person license plates may now be transferred between vehicles using the Plate to Owner functionality. Section 17.5 was also updated to include Disabled Person license plates on the “Plate to Owner Transfer Guidelines” table.

Thank you,

 

Annette Quintero, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Attachment

If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.

 

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April 2024 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Updates

Posted on May 6, 2024 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Title 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 or suggestions to VTR_Title_Reg-Manual-Update@txdmv.gov (please note the underscores between VTR and Title and between Title and Reg). This mailbox is not monitored for questions and is only intended for feedback, comments, and suggestions.

Updates for this release are marked with red change bars in the text.

Chapter 5 – Certificate of Title Requirements
Section 5.4, “Motor Vehicle Title Required,” was updated to remove mini trucks from the list of vehicles not eligible for Texas title as a result of Registration and Title Bulletin #001-24.

Chapter 6 – Application and Issuance of Motor Vehicle Title
Section 6.1, “Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U),” was updated to clarify the seller of a vehicle is not required to sign the Form 130-U if they do not hold a Texas dealer license.

Section 6.4, “Title Only,” was updated to clarify title only transactions reflect “TONLY##” as the plate number and the registration class as “Title Only (No Regis)” to identify these transactions in department systems.

Chapter 14 – Vehicle Types
Section 14.11, “Golf Carts and Other Miniature Type Vehicles,” was renamed to “Golf Carts,” and information related to mini trucks was removed. Section 14.12, “Mini Vehicles,” was created to include the title and registration requirements for mini vehicles effective April 4, 2024, as outlined in Registration and Title Bulletin #001-24.

Chapter 15 – Odometers
Section 15.1, “Odometer Disclosure Statement,” was updated to clarify the same person may not sign an odometer disclosure statement as the buyer and seller unless the statement on the title is signed by use of a Power of Attorney for Transfer of Ownership to a Motor Vehicle (Form VTR-271-A).

Thank you,

 

Annette Quintero, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

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If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Service Center.

 

 

Source: Motorist Services
April 2024 Motor Vehicle Title Manual Updates

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