Please review and distribute as appropriate.

The latest update to the Motor Vehicle Title Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System 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 Title and Reg).

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

Chapter 3 – Fees
Section 3.2, “Delinquent Transfer Penalty,” was updated to provide clarification on delinquent transfer penalty fees for military personnel. 

Chapter 21 – Theft and Fraudulent Activities
Section 21.2, “Stolen Motor Vehicles,” was updated to provide clarification on the requirements for applications for title submitted for stolen motor vehicles.

Thank you,

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

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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 or suggestions to
VTR_Title_Reg-Manual-Update@txdmv.gov (please note the underscores between VTR and Title and Title and Reg).

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

With the RTS Release 9.0, several annual plates will receive a registration sticker and no longer have a fixed expiration month and year preprinted on the license plate. The majority of the updates for this manual revision address this change.

Chapter 2 – Commercial Vehicles
Section 2.5, “Trailers Transporting Soil Conservation Machinery or Equipment,” was updated to specify Soil Conservation License Plates are staggered for 12 months from the date of issuance or renewal. These vehicles will receive a registration sticker and no longer have a fixed expiration month and year preprinted on the license plate. 

Chapter 5 – Emissions
Section 5.1, “Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Requirements,” was updated to include a Vehicle Inspection Report with an emissions inspection waiver notation is acceptable in lieu of the Texas Department of Public Safety Affidavit (VIE-12) for a vehicle that failed emissions compliance and relocates to a nonaffected county.

Chapter 7 – Farm Vehicles
Section 7.5, “Transports and Fertilizer Spreaders,” was updated to specify Fertilizer License Plates are staggered for 12 months from the date of issuance or renewal. These vehicles will receive a registration sticker and no longer have a fixed expiration month and year preprinted on the license plate.

Section 7.8, “Cotton Vehicles,” was updated to specify Cotton Vehicle License Plates are staggered for 12 months from the date of issuance or renewal. These vehicles will continue to receive a registration sticker.

Chapter 14 – Application for Registration
Section 14.6, “Registration Year,” was updated to remove references to certain annual license plates and fixed expiration months that no longer apply with the RTS Release 9.0.

Chapter 20 – Restricted Distribution Specialty License Plates
Section 20.8, “Honorary Consul,” was updated to specify Honorary Consul License Plates are staggered for 12 months from the date of issuance or renewal. These vehicles will receive a registration sticker and no longer have a fixed expiration month and year preprinted on the license plate.

Section 20.9, “Foreign Organization Vehicles,” was updated to specify Foreign Organization License Plates are staggered for 12 months from the date of issuance or renewal. These vehicles will receive a registration sticker and no longer have a fixed expiration month and year preprinted on the license plate.

Chapter 21 – Miscellaneous Specialty License Plates
Section 21.1, “Antique and Former Military,” was updated to specify Antique and Former Military License Plates are issued for a five year period from the date of issuance or renewal. These vehicles will receive a registration sticker and no longer have a fixed expiration month and year preprinted on the license plate.

Section 21.3, “Nonprofit Disaster Relief Organizations,” was updated to specify Disaster Relief License Plates are staggered for 12 months from the date of issuance or renewal. These vehicles will receive a registration sticker and no longer have a fixed expiration month and year preprinted on the license plate.

Thank you,

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

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Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry:

We are pleased to announce our Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar on February 15^th, 2018, in Waco, Texas.  This presentation will be a broad overview of the rules and regulations surrounding the motor vehicle dealer industry.

Representatives from our Enforcement and VTR divisions will provide valuable information on dealer operations and titling requirements.  We will also have a representative from the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner who will provide instruction on financing options for dealers. This information is beneficial for any parties interested in becoming a dealer as well as the seasoned independent and franchise dealers seeking new information affecting the regulations associated with the motor vehicle dealer industry.

We are excited to have you join us, to learn and discuss issues that concern you and your business.

Thank you;

Stacey Cullen, Staff Services Officer

Enforcement Division

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

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Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealers and Industry:

We are pleased to announce our Salvage Motor Vehicle Dealer Training Seminar on February 16^th, 2018, in Waco, Texas.  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 agency.

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.

Thank you;

Stacey Cullen, Staff Service Officer

Enforcement Division

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

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Good morning,

The issue with the eTAG system that delayed password reset emails has been resolved. If you experience any new issues with delayed password reset emails please contact the Service Desk.

The statewide ticket for this issue is: 160464 

Please remember that after using an Internet Down tag, you must enter the information for that tag into eTAG 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.

If you would like to speak to a Service Desk representative, please call us at 1-877-933-2020. The Service Desk is available from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Central Time), Monday through Friday. You may also send email to: ServiceDesk@TxDMV.gov.

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

Best regards,

TxDMV Service Desk
Department of Motor Vehicles
IT Services Division 3
800 Jackson Ave
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 465-4010
(877) 933-2020
ServiceDesk@TxDMV.gov

Please review and distribute as appropriate.

Attached are two files providing both a calendar and a table listing format of the Gregorian and Application Manager (AM) dates for calendar year 2018.

The AM date is part of the transaction identification number that prints on receipts and certain reports.  This information is helpful when reviewing reports that list transactions only by their AM dates and not Gregorian dates.  The following example denotes the position of the AM date:

Transaction number:  01534943129163051

The underlined and bolded five-digit number is the AM date.  It occupies the position of digits 7 through 11 in a transaction number.  The number can be found on the Gregorian calendar under the day of the particular month.  For example, the number 43129 is listed under “January” and under “31.” Therefore, the Gregorian date for this transaction would be January 31, 2018.

If you need additional information, please contact your local Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Service Center.

Thank you,

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

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