Effective immediately, the state of Texas will be implementing multiple changes that may affect your business. Please review the information below and reach out to our team at staterelations@ACERTUSdelivers.com with any questions or concerns.
Required Documentation for Registration Renewals
Power of Attorney (POA),
A copy of the ID of the individual signing the POA, and proof of their affiliation with the company (such as a business card, company letterhead granting permission, etc.)
Updated Identification Requirements for Initial Registrations
The Texas DMV is issuing updated guidance on the forms of identification dealers must verify when processing initial registrations.
Transportation Code, §502.040 requires Texas residents to register their motor vehicles. The proposed amendments would restrict the types of personal identification documents that the department will accept from a vehicle owner applying for vehicle registration as a Texas resident under Transportation Code §502.040. The acceptable forms of personal identification under the proposed amendments are limited to:
A valid, unexpired driver’s license or state identification certificate
A valid, unexpired Texas license to carry a handgun
A valid, unexpired United States passport or passport card; or
A valid, unexpired passport issued by a foreign country, with a stamp or mark on the passport showing lawful admission to the United States, a permanent resident card, or an unexpired immigrant visa from the United States Department of Homeland Security.
These amendments are necessary to prevent fraud and to prevent applicants who are not legally eligible to reside in Texas from registering vehicles to drive on Texas roads.
