Processing Update and Application Status Guide for TxDMV GDN and Salvage Dealer Licenses

TxDMV is currently experiencing increased processing times for all dealer license applications, including renewals. Please direct third parties to the license verification page on the TxDMV’s website here to verify your license status. In addition, please submit your renewal applications as early as possible to allow time for the current processing delay. Renewals can be submitted as early as 90 days prior to the license expiration date.

Once an application is submitted, there are a variety of internal reviews and processes that the application will undergo. The current status of an application can be viewed here. The full 9-digit application number, including any leading zeros, must be entered for a result to be viewed. Please see below for a breakdown of the most common Application Status Codes you may see when verifying the status of an application:

• Assigned – Your application has been assigned to a Licensing Specialist. A deficiency letter will be sent to you within one week. No action is required from you at this time.
• Deficiency – Your application requires additional documentation to be submitted to your assigned Licensing Specialist in order to continue the licensing process. Please refer to the deficiency notice sent to your application contact e-mail.  If you have uploaded the requested documentation please allow 10 business days for review by your assigned specialist.
• Fingerprinting – Your application is being reviewed by the Identity Background team. The ownership of the account will be analyzed during this stage and an email will be sent if fingerprints are required. Do not get fingerprinted unless you receive an instructional email from the TxDMV.
• Pending – Your application has not yet been received. Additional action is required from you to submit the application to the TxDMV for processing and review. You will receive a confirmation email from eLICENSING when MVD has received your application.
• Pre-Screening – Your application completed an initial review and is lacking basic documentation. An email will be sent with additional information on what is needed.
• Ready to Assign – Your application has completed the Screening stage and is waiting in the queue to be assigned to the next available Licensing Specialist. No action is required from you at this time.
• Received – Your application was received but has not yet been reviewed. No action is required from you at this time.
• Screening – Your application is being reviewed by a Quality Assurance Specialist to determine any potential licensing concerns related to identity, disciplinary history, or fraud. No action is required from you at this time.
• Under Review – Your application is being reviewed by your assigned licensing specialist or the licensing management team. No action is required from you at this time.