(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) 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.
(e) Duties of the county. 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.
(f) Duties of the department. For vehicle registration
renewals that are submitted via the Internet, the department and its
centralized third-party vendor shall promptly facilitate and mail
vehicle registration insignias to applicants.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §217.29 adopted to be effective March 12, 2015, 40 TexReg 1096; amended to be effective August 8, 2016, 41 TexReg 5777; amended to be effective November 14, 2024, 49 TexReg 8980 |