(a) Internet registration renewal program. The department
will maintain a uniform Internet registration renewal process. This
process will provide for the renewal of vehicle registrations via
the Internet and will be in addition to vehicle registration procedures
provided for in §217.28 of this title (relating to Vehicle Registration
Renewal). The Internet registration renewal program will be facilitated
by a third-party vendor.
(b) County participation in program. All county tax
assessor-collectors shall process registration renewals through an
online system designated by the department.
(c) Eligibility of individuals for participation. To
be eligible to renew a vehicle's registration via the Internet, the
vehicle owner must meet all criteria for registration renewal outlined
in this subchapter and in Transportation Code, Chapter 502.
(d) Fees. This subsection applies to vehicle registrations
expiring prior to January 1, 2017 that are submitted for renewal prior
to July 1, 2017. A vehicle owner who renews registration via the Internet
must pay:
(1) registration fees prescribed by law;
(2) any local fees or other fees prescribed by law
and collected in conjunction with registering a vehicle;
(3) a fee of $1 for the processing of a registration
renewal by mail in accordance with Transportation Code, §502.197(a);
and
(4) a convenience fee of $2 for the processing of an
electronic registration renewal paid by a credit card payment in accordance
with Transportation Code, §1001.009.
(e) Information to be submitted by vehicle owner. A
vehicle owner who renews registration via the Internet must submit
or verify the following information:
(1) registrant information, including the vehicle owner's
name and county of residence;
(2) vehicle information, including the license plate
number of the vehicle to be registered;
(3) insurance information, including the name of the
insurance company, the name of the insurance company's agent (if applicable),
the telephone number of the insurance company or agent (local or toll
free number serviced Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.),
the insurance policy number, and representation that the policy meets
all applicable legal standards;
(4) credit card information, including the type of
credit card, the name appearing on the credit card, the credit card
number, and the expiration date; and
(5) other information prescribed by rule or statute.
(f) Duties of the county. For vehicle registrations
that expire prior to January 1, 2017 that are submitted for renewal
prior to July 1, 2017, a county tax assessor-collector shall:
(1) accept electronic payment for vehicle registration
renewal via the Internet;
(2) execute an agreement with the department as provided
by the director;
(3) process qualified Internet registration renewal
transactions as submitted by the third-party vendor;
(4) communicate with the third-party vendor and applicants
via email, regular mail, or other means, as specified by the director;
(5) promptly mail renewal registration validation stickers
and license plates to applicants;
(6) ensure that all requirements for registration renewal
are met, including all requirements set forth in this subchapter,
and in Transportation Code, Chapter 502;
(7) reject applications that do not meet all requirements
set forth in this chapter, and in Transportation Code, Chapter 502;
and
(8) register each vehicle for a 12-month period.
(g) Duties of the county. For vehicle registrations
that expire on or after January 1, 2017, and registrations that expired
prior to January 1, 2017 that are submitted for renewal on or after
July 1, 2017, a county tax assessor-collector shall:
(1) accept electronic payment for vehicle registration
renewal via the Internet;
(2) execute an agreement with the department as provided
by the director;
(3) process qualified Internet registration renewal
transactions as submitted by the third-party vendor;
(4) communicate with the third-party vendor and applicants
via email, regular mail, or other means, as specified by the director;
(5) reject applications that do not meet all requirements
set forth in this chapter, and in Transportation Code, Chapter 502;
and
(6) register each vehicle for a 12-month period.
(h) Duties of the department. For vehicle registrations
that expire on or after January 1, 2017, and registrations that expired
prior to January 1, 2017 that are submitted for renewal on or after
July 1, 2017, the department shall promptly mail renewal registration
validation stickers and license plates to applicants.
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