Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.

Contracts

• Data Consolidator Agreements: Review contracts with NMVTIS providers (e.g., Auto Data Direct). You must ensure they guarantee data submission to the DOJ database within the statutory 24-hour window. Standard "batch" processing is no longer compliant.
• Purchase Agreements: Abandon standard Bills of Sale for these transactions. Implement a "Section 501.098 Seller Certification Form" requiring the seller to sign an affidavit acknowledging criminal penalties for falsification.

Hiring/Training

• Intake Staff Training: Staff must be trained on the "13/7 Rule" (Vehicle >13 years old AND unregistered >7 years).
• ID Verification: Front-line employees must be trained to scan/photocopy government IDs and record the license plate of the delivery vehicle (transporter) for every transaction.
• Criminal Liability Awareness: Management must inform staff that *knowing* failure to obtain this data is a Class C misdemeanor, escalating to a felony for repeat offenses.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• 24-Hour Reporting: You must report the transaction to TxDMV and NMVTIS within 24 hours (excluding weekends/holidays).
• 48-Hour Lien Verification: You must verify liens within 48 hours of purchase.
• The "Compliance File": For every title-less vehicle, retain:
• 1. Seller’s ID scan.
• 2. Signed Seller Affidavit.
• 3. Transporter’s license plate number.
• 4. Proof of NMVTIS upload.
• 5. Proof of Lien Search results.

Fees & Costs

• Lien Administrative Fee: $25.00 per vehicle. This fee applies *only* if you discover a recorded lien and must notify the County Tax Assessor-Collector.
• Hold Costs: If a lien is found, you must hold the vehicle for 21 days, impacting yard space utilization.