What's in This Update
- February Training
- Dealer Plates and License Renewal
- Residential and Mailing Address
- Previous News
- Dealer Support
February Training
Join the DPS-DVS training team and the dealer unit as they cover business rules and processes. The sessions are not required but one person from each dealership is encouraged to attend. Please share this information with your title clerks. Pre-registration is not required.
February training topics:
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How to start a transaction in MNDRIVE e-Services for Business. Interactive review of key dealer transactions.
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Out of state salvage title process. Title in dealer's name, vehicle inspection, and clearing salvage brand.
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Cancel a transaction. When and how to cancel a title transaction.
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7-year plate replacement. When plates must be replaced.
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Tips. 21-day permits, permit record keeping changes, required fields on title transfers.
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Dealer resources. Training materials and videos, online tools, MADA classes, EVTR, and dealer contact support.
WebEx Schedule
Password for all sessions is: DLRtrain
Tuesday Feb. 23
Thursday Feb. 25
If you experience a Cisco WebEx error (meeting ended or canceled) follow these steps:
- Close your internet browser.
- Reopen your internet browser.
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Right-click and Copy the link for the session you wish to join.
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Paste the link into your web browser's address bar and press Enter.
- Continue joining the meeting normally.
- You may need to repeat this process 2-3 times.
Email dvs.training@state.mn.us for a direct invitation if you experience errors after following the above steps. The training team is online 15 minutes prior to the start of training.
Accommodations
Please contact the Department of Safety’s ADA Coordinator (Lynn Mueller) at 651-201-7173 or at lynn.mueller@sate.mn.us to request an accommodation due to disability.
Contact the DPS-DVS training at dvs.training@state.mn.us if you have any other questions or concerns.
Dealer Plates and License Renewal
Dealers who need to renew dealer plates and their dealer license should not use the “order plates” transaction in MNDRIVE e-Services. Dealers should instead renew dealer plates in dealer license renewal. This prevents dealers from receiving plates that expire in less than a year.
Residential and Mailing Address
Dealers should enter a residential address in VTAP. Enter a mailing address only after entering a residential address. The residential address will not update correctly unless dealers enter the information in VTAP twice.
Dealer Updates
Dealer updates will return to monthly beginning in February. DPS-DVS will continue to send special updates and notices as needed.
Reminder: Temporary Registration Permits
Dealers must issue all temporary registration (21-day and 31-day) permits through MNDRIVE
e-Services for Business.
- You must affix the new style temporary permit in the rear license plate holder not in the window of the vehicle.
- Destroy the now obsolete yellow paper permits.
To begin issuing permits through MNDRIVE dealers need to:
- Set up a MNDRIVE account by submitting a records access agreement. To learn more about setting up a MNDRIVE account click here.
- Purchase the new 21-day and 31-day permit stock from:
Please contact the DPS-DVS dealer unit if you have questions.
- By phone: 651-201-7800 (available 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
- By email: dvs.dealerquestion@state.mn.us
Driver’s License Photocopies
Dealers need to photocopy the front and back of a buyer’s out-of-state driver’s license and submit the photocopies with the title transaction.
Pollinator Plates Available
The new pollinator critical habitat plate is available for purchase. All deputy registrars have the plates in stock. The plate is available with a disability emblem.
DPS-DVS updated both the disability and special plate applications to include the pollinator plate. They are available on the DPS-DVS website.
Odometer Disclosure Rule Change
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) amended the odometer disclosure requirements in 49 CFR580.17 in 2019. The amended rules became effective on Jan. 1, 2021.
The previous rule exempted vehicles 10 years or older from the odometer disclosure requirement. The amended rule exempts vehicles 20 years or older. The amended rule only applies to vehicles that are 2011 model year or newer. Vehicles manufactured with a 2010 model year or older remain exempt.
What this means to you: Sellers and lessees of 2011 or newer vehicles are required to complete an odometer disclosure until the vehicle is 20 years old. The chart below shows when model years are exempt from an odometer disclosure.
DVS Public Website
MNDRIVE Contact Information:
- Email your MNDRIVE questions to dvs.dealerquestion@state.mn,us
- Call the DVS Dealer Unit at 651- 201-7800, select MNDRIVE option from menu. Phones are open 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
MNDRIVE Training Videos
MNDRIVE Reference Materials
MNDRIVE Account Questions
21-Day/31-Day Permit Stock
- To purchase from the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association (MADA) email services@mada.org or call 651-291-2400.
Dealer Licensing Questions
Title Application Questions
Please contact your local deputy registrar or call the
DVS Public Information Center at:(651) 297-2126.
Dealer Title & Registration Liaison
- Brittany Sandin 651-201-7605
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