Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (7/14/20200 @ 11:52 AM)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

 

Due to the RTS nightly batch issues on 7/13/2020 and 7/14/2020 the Week/Month-to-Date and the Inventory Transaction Report will be delayed and should be viewable by 1:00 PM.

 

Thank you,

 

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: Cognos Reports Delayed (7/14/20200 @ 11:52 AM)

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Initial Notification: Network Issue (7/14/20200 @ 10:50 AM)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

 

An issue has been reported where some users are unable to log into the following systems:

 

  • webDEALER
  • MVI
  • RTS

 

Support staff are working to resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 1:00 PM or as more information becomes available.

 

Thank you,

 

Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles

IT Services Division

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: Network Issue (7/14/20200 @ 10:50 AM)

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Initial Notification: Network Issue (7/14/20200 @ 11:00 AM)

Posted on July 14, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

 

An issue has been reported where some users are unable to log into the following systems:

 

  • webDEALER
  • MVI

 

Support staff are working to resolve the issue. An update will be sent by 1:00 PM or as more information becomes available.

 

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: Network Issue (7/14/20200 @ 11:00 AM)

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Congratulations Tarrant County!

Posted on July 13, 2020 by TxDMV

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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) congratulates Tarrant County on achieving the exciting milestone of processing their one-millionth webDEALER application! The title application was approved on July 13, 2020, for a 2018 Ford F-150 sold by Five Star Ford.

Thank you, Tarrant County, for being instrumental in streamlining the title and registration process for your county and licensed motor vehicle dealers by using webDEALER. Keep up the great work!

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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: Tax Assessor-Collectors
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Complete: DCS SDC NetScaler Migration on 7/12/2020

Posted on July 12, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

The NetScaler Migration was completed as of 11:51 AM this morning, Sunday, July 12, 2020. If you experience new issues after the maintenance window, please contact the TxDMV Customer Service department.

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Complete: DCS SDC NetScaler Migration on 7/12/2020

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Initial Notification: DCS SDC NetScaler Migration on 7/12/2020

Posted on July 10, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

On Sunday, July 12, 2020, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) resources will be performing system maintenance. If during this maintenance window you experience trouble logging into one of the systems listed below please try logging in again later. The duration of the maintenance is scheduled for up to seven (7) hours beginning at 5:00 AM (7/12/2020) lasting until noon.

  • webDEALER
  • eLicensing

Thank you,

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Initial Notification: DCS SDC NetScaler Migration on 7/12/2020

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Texas Communities Combat Crime Thanks to New Grant Funding

Posted on July 9, 2020 by TxDMV

MVCPA logo

NEWS RELEASE

Texas Communities Combat Crime
Thanks to New Grant Funding 

You can protect yourself from auto burglary and theft

(AUSTIN, Texas – July 9, 2020) Watch out, auto burglars and thieves! Texas communities are fighting back. At its board meeting today, the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) awarded annual grants to help prevent and reduce statewide motor vehicle crime.

The grants support local law enforcement efforts to prevent Texans from experiencing over $1 billion in losses caused each year from motor vehicle crime.

Grant Recipients:

  • City of Austin: $414,319
  • City of Beaumont: $508,623
  • City of Brownsville: $889,225
  • Burnet County: $192,400
  • City of Corpus Christi: $395,356
  • City of Dallas: $601,250
  • Dallas County: $519,480
  • City of Eagle Pass: $120,250
  • City of El Paso: $894,145
  • Galveston County: $451,354
  • Harris County: $743,052
  • City of Houston: $957,190
  • City of Laredo: $658,970
  • Lubbock County: $389,151
  • City of Mansfield: $288,600
  • Montgomery County: $324,640
  • City of Paris: $102,654
  • City of Pasadena: $73,112
  • Potter County: $347,960
  • City of San Antonio: $769,600
  • Smith County: $320,146
  • Tarrant County: $1,101,971
  • Travis County: $607,154
  • City of Victoria: $148,840
  • Total: $11,819,442

These agencies collaborate regionally and with each other to establish evidence based, strategy driven and community focused solutions networks. They improve coordination, deploy equipment and provide clear messaging to community groups to end motor vehicle crime across Texas.

“With these grants, local communities can respond in a coordinated effort to solve statewide motor vehicle crime,” said Laredo Assistant Chief of Police Mike Rodriguez.

The taskforces recovered more than 11,000 vehicles in fiscal year 2019, made thousands of arrests and distributed materials and messages to their communities to help remind people to lock their cars. Based on state data, there are nearly 200,000 motor vehicle burglaries and more than 67,000 stolen vehicles every year.

The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, a division of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, funds local law enforcement taskforces across the state every year. The funds come from a $4 fee that MVCPA collects from motor vehicle insurance companies. A large part of the fee collected also supports emergency rooms and trauma centers throughout Texas.

The Texas Legislature established MVCPA in 1991 to create a statewide effort to reduce auto theft. The Authority is comprised of governor-appointed members from insurers, law enforcement and the public along with a designee from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

For more information about how to protect yourself from motor vehicle crime, visit MVCPA online at www.txdmv.gov/motorists/consumer-protection/auto-theft-prevention.

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Media Contact:            Customer Contact:                          
Media@TxDMV.gov     AskDMV@TxDMV.gov
(512) 465-1484              1-888-368-4689

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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles registers and titles motor vehicles, licenses motor vehicle dealers, credentials motor carriers, issues oversize/overweight permits, investigates complaints against dealers and motor carriers, and awards grants to law enforcement agencies to reduce vehicle burglaries and thefts. Learn more at www.TxDMV.gov.

 

 

Source: News and Information
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Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer Training – Webinar

Posted on July 8, 2020 by TxDMV

Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry:

Please join us online for our Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Webinar. 

  • Date: July 22, 2020
  • Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Webinar platform – GoToWebinar

This presentation will be a specific overview of the rules and regulations surrounding the salvage motor vehicle dealer industry. The information provided will be specific to the individual operating as a salvage dealer and the related policies and procedures used by our department.

David George, Chief Investigator for the Enforcement Division, will provide valuable information on salvage dealer operations and requirements. We are excited to have you join us to learn and discuss issues that concern you and your business. Below is the link to register for the Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Webinar:

Please register for Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer Training – Webinar on Jul 22, 2020 9:00 AM CDT at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5570022960344476686

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please check your “junk/spam” email if you don’t receive the confirmation email, sometimes the email does get filtered into a “junk/spam” email box.

 

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Webinars Made Easy®

Thank you,

Stacey Cullen, Staff Services Officer

Enforcement Division

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
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TxDMV publishes rule proposals in the June 26, 2020, issue of the Texas Register

Posted on July 8, 2020 by TxDMV

 

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has proposed rules in the June 26, 2020, issue of the Texas Register. The proposed language is available on TxDMV’s website at https://www.txdmv.gov/general-counsel/proposed-and-adopted-rules.

The proposals are posted for public comment until 5:00 p.m. on July 27, 2020. Please submit separate comments for each proposal.

The proposals include:

 

  • new Chapter 211 concerning the review of criminal history offenses and their effect on licensing; amendments to §215.89 and repeal of §215.88 concerning to update licensing fitness rules under Occupations Code §2301.651 and Transportation Code §503.034, including the implementation of Senate Bill 604; amendments to §§221.15, 221.19, 221.111, and 221.112, and repeal of §221.113 and §221.114, concerning salvage vehicle dealer licenses;
  • amendments to §§215.150-215.158 concerning buyer’s temporary tags issued by a federal, state, or local governmental agency; and
  • amendments to §217.74 concerning access to the department’s webDEALER online system.

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
TxDMV publishes rule proposals in the June 26, 2020, issue of the Texas Register

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Resolved: RTS ACH Issue 7/3/2020 2:40 PM

Posted on July 3, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

 

The RTS process for ACH transfers has been resolved.

 

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

 

Thank you,

  

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Department 

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Resolved: RTS ACH Issue 7/3/2020 2:40 PM

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Reminder Notification: Scheduled TxPROS Maintenance, Sunday July 5, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Posted on July 3, 2020 by TxDMV

The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) will undergo scheduled maintenance Sunday, July 5.

The system is scheduled to be unavailable starting at 8 a.m. CST until 4 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

You will be notified when the system is back online. For questions, please contact the Oversize/Overweight Permits Office at 1-800-299-1700, option 2. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Source: Motor Carriers
Reminder Notification: Scheduled TxPROS Maintenance, Sunday July 5, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Waiver of Texas Vehicle Title and Registration Requirements

Posted on July 3, 2020 by TxDMV

Texas DMV

NEWS RELEASE

Temporary Waiver of Vehicle Title and Registration Requirements
Remains in Effect

(AUSTIN, Texas – July 3, 2020) Texans still get a break from certain vehicle title and registration requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary waiver announced by Governor Greg Abbott on March 16, 2020, remains in effect.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will provide a notification when normal services resume, allowing the public 60 days from then to conduct any overdue title and registration transactions.

The waiver covers the following services:

  • Initial vehicle registration.
  • Vehicle registration renewal.
  • Vehicle titling.
  • Renewal of permanent disabled parking placards.
  • 30-day temporary permits.

Texans with overdue transactions are encouraged to renew their registration online at www.TxDMV.gov and www.Texas.gov, or by mail. 

Most in-person vehicle title and registration services are handled by county tax offices. For the status of county tax offices, Texans should visit www.TxDMV.gov/covid-19 or contact their county tax office directly.

The following transactions are available in-person by appointment only at TxDMV regional service centers:

  • Replacement titles.
  • Bonded title notices of determination.
  • Title histories.
  • Temporary permits.
  • Assigned/reassigned numbers.
  • Registration refund authorizations.
  • Investigation and resolution of Texas title errors.

To schedule a same-day or next-day appointment, visit www.TxDMV.gov/appointment.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles does not issue driver licenses or state ID cards. Texans should contact the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for these services.

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Media Contact:            Customer Contact:                          
Media@TxDMV.gov     AskDMV@TxDMV.gov
(512) 465-1484              1-888-368-4689

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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles registers and titles motor vehicles, licenses motor vehicle dealers, credentials motor carriers, issues oversize/overweight permits, investigates complaints against dealers and motor carriers, and awards grants to law enforcement agencies to reduce vehicle burglaries and thefts. Learn more at www.TxDMV.gov.

Source: News and Information
Waiver of Texas Vehicle Title and Registration Requirements

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Initial Notification: RTS ACH Issue 7/2/2020 8:25 AM

Posted on July 2, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

 

The RTS process for ACH transfers failed 6/30 and 7/1.  We are working to resolve this issue.

 

Thank you,

  

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

IT Department 

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Initial Notification: RTS ACH Issue 7/2/2020 8:25 AM

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Updated Reports for Impacted County Closure Transactions

Posted on June 30, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

This is a follow-up to the communication sent on June 19, 2020, regarding issues identified with county closure transactions.

The COGNOS Funds Remittance Report is being updated tonight to reflect the correct summary remittance amount.  It will be available by the start of business tomorrow morning.  If your county is on the attached list of impacted counties, please rerun the COGNOS Funds Remittance Report for the impacted week, and remit based on the revised report.  In addition, separate reports will be sent tonight to the Regional Service Centers of impacted counties that identify any over/under remittances to the department.  These reports are being made available for audit purposes.  Your Regional Service Center will contact you with the reports.

Work is ongoing to address the fee details not displaying correctly on the COGNOS Funds Remittance Report with an anticipated completion by the end of July.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to resolve these issues.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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.

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Updated Reports for Impacted County Closure Transactions

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Initial Notification: Scheduled TxPROS Maintenance, Sunday July 5, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Posted on June 30, 2020 by TxDMV

The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) will undergo scheduled maintenance Sunday, July 5.

The system is scheduled to be unavailable starting at 8 a.m. CST until 4 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

You will be notified when the system is back online. For questions, please contact the Oversize/Overweight Permits Office at 1-800-299-1700, option 2. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Source: Motor Carriers
Initial Notification: Scheduled TxPROS Maintenance, Sunday July 5, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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RTB 011-20 Revised Title Revocation Rule for a First Sale

Posted on June 25, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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.

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
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Selecting Invalid Reason in RTS for Late Renewals due to the Temporary Waiver of Registration Requirements

Posted on June 23, 2020 by TxDMV

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On March 16, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott granted a waiver to renew registration due to the state of disaster caused by COVID-19.  The waiver to renew registration without penalty is still in effect.  However, some counties are now open and accepting in-person transactions, and the department is providing guidance for processing expired registration renewals in the Registration and Title System (RTS).

On April 14, 2020, TxDMV provided guidance to select “Valid Reason” when renewing an expired registration while the temporary waiver is in effect.  Upon further review, we need to provide updated guidance on the selection of a valid or invalid reason for late renewal due to the state of disaster caused by COVID-19.  If the vehicle has been operated and the customer did not renew the registration due to the temporary waiver or county closure, “Invalid Reason” should be selected on the Registration Additional Info REG039 screen in RTS. If the vehicle has not been operated, then “Valid Reason” should be selected on the Registration Additional Info REG039 screen in RTS.  Also, do not select “Citation/Charge Penalty” on the REG039 screen if the vehicle owner received a citation dated March 16, 2020, or later for expired registration.

The waiver remains in effect until 60 days after notice is provided that normal registration services have resumed.  The department will provide updated guidance for the processing of expired registration when normal operations resume.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Selecting Invalid Reason in RTS for Late Renewals due to the Temporary Waiver of Registration Requirements

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Titling Requirements for Assembled Vehicles

Posted on June 22, 2020 by TxDMV

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House Bill 1755, enacted by the 86th Legislature, requires an owner of an assembled vehicle to title and register the vehicle in accordance with Transportation Code, Chapter 731, and Administrative Code.  The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) adopted 43 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 217, Subchapter L, which outlines the titling process and requirements for an assembled vehicle that has not been titled in Texas or another state. 

Effective June 22, 2020, the owner of an assembled vehicle must obtain an approval letter on department letterhead from a TxDMV Regional Service Center (RSC) prior to applying for title at a county tax assessor-collector office.  The RSC will determine if the vehicle is eligible for title and registration and verify all required documents have been provided. 

The TxDMV website has been updated with assembled vehicle information to ensure owners are prepared to obtain title and registration for their assembled vehicle.  This information can be found at https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/assembled-vehicles.  The Assembled and Rebuilt Vehicle Manual has been removed from the TxDMV website and is in the process of being revised with these new requirements.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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: Motorist Services
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Complete: RTS Release 9.7.0 (6/21/2020 @ 5:06 AM)

Posted on June 21, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The deployment of the RTS System updates were completed as of 5:06 AM this morning, 6/21/2020.

Thank you,

TxDMV IT

Department of Motor Vehicles

 

 

 

 

Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
Complete: RTS Release 9.7.0 (6/21/2020 @ 5:06 AM)

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Complete: eLicensing Release 9.7.0 (6/21/2020 @ 12:58 AM)

Posted on June 21, 2020 by TxDMV

Good morning,

The deployment of the eLicensing System updates were completed as of 12:58 AM this morning, June 21. 2020. 

Thank you,

Department of Motor Vehicles

TxDMV IT

 

 

 

Source: Dealers and Manufacturers
Complete: eLicensing Release 9.7.0 (6/21/2020 @ 12:58 AM)

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Update on Issues Identified with County Closure Transactions

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

This is a follow-up to the communication sent on May 28, 2020, regarding issues identified with county closure transactions.

The department has completed the review of all county closure transactions processed prior to the resolution of the batch processing issue on May 12.  All impacted transactions and counties have been identified.  A list of counties with affected transactions is attached.  Updated reports reflecting the correct summary remittance amounts will be available by June 30.  In addition, the department will have transaction level reports by county that identify any over/under remittances to the department.  These reports will be distributed through the Regional Service Centers to work with the individual counties and will also be available by June 30.

Counties should continue to remit the total amount shown on page 2 of the COGNOS Funds Remittance Report.  Assistance will be provided when the reports are available to ensure counties are able to balance.

Work is ongoing to address the fee details not displaying correctly on the COGNOS Funds Remittance Report with an anticipated completion by the end of July.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to resolve these issues.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Attachment

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Source: Tax Assessor-Collectors
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RTS Release Notes 9.7.0

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Good afternoon,

Over the weekend of June 19, 2020, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) will update the Registration and Title System (RTS) with Release 9.7.0 that contains the content summarized below: 

Legislative Change

  • Original Titles
  • Corrected – Original title
  • Corrected Title Rejection
  • Stolen Transaction
  • Non-Titled Transaction

Enhancements

  • Permit Error Message in RTS
  • Permit Error Message in webPERMITS
  • Cash Register Receipt for Multiple Transactions
  • The Form VTR-331-INS Available on the Ownership Evidence List

Please note: For your convenience RTS Release Notes 9.7.0 are attached. For detailed information about the items listed above 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
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Use of Insurance Company Statement of Fact (Form VTR-331-INS)

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Effective June 22, 2020, the Insurance Company Statement of Fact (Form VTR-331-INS) may be submitted as ownership evidence by an insurance company through webSALVAGE.  Programming changes have been made to webSALVAGE to enable selection of Form VTR-331-INS as an ownership evidence type. 

Existing requirements for permissible use of Form VTR-331-INS remain unchanged.  Any unassigned or improperly assigned title in the insurance company’s possession must be surrendered when applying for title.  In webSALVAGE, this would be done by stamping SURRENDERED on the front and back of the title and uploading a copy of the front and back of the title along with the Form VTR-331-INS.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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.

 

 

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Updated Specialty Plate Guide

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The 86th Legislative Session implemented several new specialty license plates.  One of the new specialty license plates, Register to Vote, will be implemented with the Registration and Title System (RTS) Release 9.7 scheduled to be available for use on June 22, 2020.  The following documents have been updated to include the new Register to Vote specialty license plates:

• Specialty Plate Guide
• Application for Specialty License Plates (Form VTR-999)
• Souvenir License Plate Order Form (Form VTR-998)

The updated Specialty Plate Guide (guide) is available on the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Tax Assessor-Collectors Hub webpage at https://www.txdmv.gov/tax-assessor-collectors.  The guide can be accessed in the drop-down menu under “Manuals & Guides” on the right side of the page.  Below is a screenshot showing the location of the guide.

60901

Thank you,

Jeremiah Kuntz, 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: Tax Assessor-Collectors
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New Licensing Education Requirement for Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers

Posted on June 19, 2020 by TxDMV

Senate Bill 604, which was passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, requires Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers who have been licensed less than 10 years, and new applicants for those licenses, to complete a web-based education training course prior to submitting a new or renewal GDN application. The dealers required to take this course are licensed to buy, sell, or exchange:

  •  used cars, trucks, motor homes, neighborhood vehicles, recreational off-road vehicles (ROV), all-terrain vehicles (ATV), or utility vehicles (UTV).

 Beginning June 20, 2020, the education training course must be completed by at least one owner or operating manager, and a copy of the Certificate of Completion will need to be uploaded as part of all new and renewal GDN Motor Vehicle license applications.

The Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association (TIADA) is currently offering two (2) approved courses:

  • Renewal License Education Course (3 hours) for current license holders
  • Pre-Licensing Education Course (6 hours) for new applicants

Dealers licensed for more than 10 years as of September 1, 2019, are excluded from this requirement. All license holders who have not held their current Independent Motor Vehicle GDN for the required 10 year period will be asked to provide proof of course completion as part of their renewal

application. License holders with more than 10 years of licensing history may upload a statement in lieu of completing the renewal course.

Both licensing courses can be found on TexasDealerEducation.com. More information about the courses, including answers to frequently asked questions, can be found on the TxDMV website here. Please continue monitoring your email for further updates.

Thank you!

 

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