Dealers
Take Note
Advertising Rule Changes: At its May meeting, The TxDMV Board approved several changes amending existing advertising rules and creating new rules. The action to amend the rules was initiated by the Texas Automobile Dealers’ Association that worked together with the department’s staff to draft the changes. These changes became effective Jun 6, 2014, after being published in the Texas Register.More
Technology Changes:
- Title Check - Click on the Title Check icon on the right side of the page to learn more about how Title Check has been improved.
- webDEALER - This is the new online system dealers can use to process title applications. For more information, go to the webDEALER tab below.
Remember to ask Buyers for their photo ID when selling a vehicle. For more information on valid IDs and how to capture them, visit the Photo Identification Requirements page.
Licensing
TxDMV issues and renews the various types of licenses necessary for different facets of the sale and distribution of motor vehicles in Texas. The rules for licenses, vehicle advertising, hearings, and the Lemon Law are set by the TxDMV Board and are located in the Statutes and Rules section.
Check the Status
of Your Application
Dealer License Application Process
License Types
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Franchise
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Independent (GDN)
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In-Transit
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Leasing
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Manufacturer
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Distributor
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Representative
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Salvage Dealer
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Dealer
Services
TxDMV Motor Vehicle Division and Enforcement Division are pleased to offer services to our existing dealers/licensees and those in the application process. We are here to serve you.
New Dealer Startup Information Mailer
License Application
Status Check
Motor Vehicle Inquiry
Exhibitions
& Shows
Motor vehicle events (shows and exhibitions) are a component of the motor vehicle and trailer distribution industry where marketing of motor vehicle and trailer products take place.
Whether the event is a single participant event or a multiple participant event, licensees must obtain permission from the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) to participate before the date the show or exhibition opens. No fee is required.
Events are governed by the:
- Texas Occupations Code §2301.358,
- Texas Transportation Code Chapter 503.003,
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 43, Chapter 215.
Motor Vehicle and Trailer Sales
In general, it is illegal for motor vehicle and trailer sales to take place at any location other than a licensed location. However, the law allows for the sales of specific types of motor vehicles and trailers in approved types of events.
Key Forms
- The Participation Information has specific details on approved sales at motor vehicle events.
Exhibition and Show Participation Information - The Self-Authorization form may be used when participating in an event where motor vehicle sales are prohibited by all participants.
MVD_SA Self-Authorization Form: Non-Selling Shows & Static Exhibitions of New Motor Vehicles - The Licensee Participation form should be used when multiple types of vehicles and trailers are included in the event, or when the applicant does not know the other types of vehicles or licensees included in the event.
MVD-AS-RV2 Licensee Participant Application: Vehicles Shows Where Sales Are Allowed
For more information contact us at (512) 465-7327.
eTags
The eTag system is designed to make processing dealer tags fast and easy for dealerships throughout the state while making temporary tag information available in almost real-time to law enforcement.
The eTag system:
- Works via a web-based application
- Provides greater security by using unique numbers on every eTag
- Replaces old style tags that are no longer legal
webDEALER
webDEALER – eTitles is the new system that will allow dealers to process title applications and new registrations online. In addition, the system includes electronic titles, or eTitles, which creates, stores and transfers vehicle titles electronically.
Phase 1 of webDEALER includes new vehicles and began rolling out statewide in February. Additional dealers and counties are being added each month as we go forward. TxDMV Regional Service Centers are working with counties to set up and support the rollout to their dealers. The schedule began with the Austin Region dealers and counties. The Waco and San Antonio regions will follow.
Later phases will expand the system to include used car dealers, salvage dealers, and eventually even private party sales.
More Information
Getting Started With webDEALER
Equipment Requirements For webDEALER
If you have questions or would like to sign up for webDEALER, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
