Pub. 55 2014-2015 Issue 2

30 T exas dealers have been busy! Over 500,000 more titles were issued statewide in fiscal year 2014 compared to fiscal year 2013, an increase of about 7.28 percent according to TxDMV records. Fortunately, the TxDMV webDEALER system makes titling faster and easier than ever. Using the built-in, step-by-step application process, dealers can reduce errors that delay processing and submit forms online for quicker turnaround. webDEALER is helping dealers set new standards for how business gets done in Texas, and by early 2015, dealers who sell used vehicles can take advantage of the many benefits webDEALER offers: • Faster, More Convenient Processing Processing applications online reduces paperwork, eliminates postage costs, and speeds up transactions. Dealers are able to easily upload the 130-U and submit vehicle information directly to the county at any time, 24/7. Most importantly, the webDEALER step-by-step application process reduces the likelihood of errors. • Easier Tracking Viewing transactions in webDEALER enables dealers to track all process steps. Title applications can be monitored as they move from the dealership, to the county, and on to TxDMV. If a trans- action is declined, dealers can view the information explaining why and take corrective action. • Better Fraud Prevention Checking vehicle titles in webDEAL- ER can help resolve errors and prevent fraud. webDEALER enables the dealer to verify that surrendered titles match current Texas records prior to submission. • Improved Fee Calculation Utilizing webDEALER’s fee calculator takes the guesswork out of determining tax and fee amounts and ensures greater accuracy. • Simplified Specialty Plate Transfer Transferring specialty plates is easier since fees are provided in the webDEAL- ER system. Dealers no longer need to contact their local tax office for fee in- formation and can complete the transfer process onsite, at the time of sale. This convenience saves dealers, customers, and tax offices time. A selected group of dealers is scheduled to begin using webDEALER this winter. TxDMV’s goal is to collect feedback and make improvements before expanding sys- tem availability. By early 2015, all dealers who sell used vehicles can check the Dealer page on TxDMV.gov to see if their county is actively utilizing webDEALER. Active counties can be contacted for help with system setup and access. TxDMV is continuing to assist and train counties that have expressed an interest in using the system. Once counties have received training and are ready to bring dealers onto the webDEALER system, they will be added to the active county list. For more information about web- DEALER, go to the Dealer page on TxDMV.gov. Click the webDEALER tab in the middle of the page for important up- dates, resources, and the active county list.  Coming Soon: TxDMV System for Dealers Who Sell Used Vehicles