What's new in this update
- DPS-DVS Updates Resume
- New in MNDRIVE: Overpayment Procedure
- Salvage Law Reminder
- Wheelage Tax 2023 Update
- USDOT Number Reminder
- Recycling Plates through MINNCOR
- Impound Plate Reminder
- Reinstatement Fee Reminder
- Correction to Nov. 20 Update – Permits
DPS-DVS Updates Resume
We resumed publishing the DPS-DVS update today after a December hiatus. We will be engaging deputy registrars in the upcoming weeks to discuss the frequency of the updates and ways to improve them.
New in MNDRIVE: Overpayment Procedure
A recent change in MNDRIVE posts any extra money entered as a credit to the account. When you enter an overpayment, it will not turn red. You need to be mindful if you inadvertently enter an overpayment due to a typo. You can catch the error when reconciling, because you will be short money based on the data entry error. You will need to void the payment and re-enter it correctly.
Example: A clerk inadvertently enters $350.00 for the check amount instead of $35.00. The office should catch the error the next morning during reconciliation when they discover they are $315.00 short. They need to void the entry and re-enter the correct payment. This causes a day’s delay before the office is able mark their financials ready to sweep.
We’ve submitted an SQR to add a thumbs up acknowledgement when an amount entered is more than what is expected. The user would then double-check their entry and either proceed or correct it.
Salvage Law Reminder
Changes to the salvage law that became effective on Jan. 1 require all vehicles designated as salvage to receive a branded title when the salvage status is cleared. This applies to Minnesota and out-of-state salvage vehicles coming into Minnesota. The change eliminates the branding exception for non-high value vehicles, non-late model vehicles, commercial vehicles, pioneer vehicles and motorcycles. These vehicles no longer receive a clear title after the salvage process is complete. There are no changes to salvage inspection requirements. We are in the process of updating the salvage quick reference guides and the information on the DVS public website.
Wheelage Tax 2023 Update
We have updated the wheelage tax information on the DVS public website and the quick reference guides on Info Hub and in the MNDRIVE Help Manager to reflect 2023 collection rates.
USDOT Number Reminder
Noncommercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds are exempt from displaying a USDOT number. USDOT is not required to obtain vehicle registration unless a vehicle is being used for commerce.
Please make sure the USDOT override is completed in MNDRIVE when issuing or renewing registration for a vehicle that is not used for commerce.
To Override USDOT Requirement in MNDRIVE
You are required to select Commercial Use as the vehicle type for trucks registered at or over 15,000 pounds. The USDOT number field will appear.
- If the vehicle is solely personal use (non-commerce) click on the Override USDOT Requirement link.
- From the drop down menu select: “Vehicle not used in intrastate or interstate commerce.”
Recycling License Plates through MINNCOR
Deputy registrars should return license plates to MINNCOR for recycling and when practical deface the plate by running a permeant marker across the plate number and year sticker.
Do not send other documents to MINNCOR. You need to dispose of other documents appropriately. For example, disability certificates should be destroyed and damaged registration stickers should be held until an audit is conducted by DVS liaisons. Please contact the motor vehicle liaisons if you are uncertain of how to dispose of a document properly.
Impound Plate Reminder
Minnesota Statutes, section 169A.60 about impounded plates was amended effective July 1, 2021.
You can issue valid standard plates to all affected vehicles if someone enrolled in the ignition interlock device program (IIDP) has an NCL status of valid. This includes the vehicle used in the incident and any vehicles the violator owns, co-owns or leases.
When impounded, the plates still need to be removed from all vehicles and new plates purchased.
- If the violator did not purchase WX plates, the early reinstatement fee is $100. They can purchase any plate type.
- If the violator has purchased WX plates and paid $50, the early reinstatement fee is $50. They can purchase any plate type.
The Ignition Interlock Device does not have to be installed in all vehicles in order to reinstate standard plates.
Violators who are reinstated and enrolled in the IIDP are restricted to operating vehicles that are equipped with an ignition interlock device. Most people have to buy a set of WX plates for the vehicle on which the device will be installed so that a friend or family member can drive the vehicle to the installer. After installation of the device and if all other requirements are met, the violator should be valid within two business days and eligible to pay the early reinstatement fees and buy standard plates for all affected vehicles.
The customer should check their status before coming in to replace the plates when practical. This can be done at drive.mn.gov.
Reinstatement Fee Reminder
You can accept reinstatement fees from someone other than the individual that owes the fee. Please do not turn away customers who are paying a reinstatement fee for a family member or friend.
Correction to Nov. 20 Update – Permits
You only need to scan the blue card with a learner permit application. You do not need to scan the driving log.
Appointment Waitlist
The Appointment Waitlist is located in e-Services under Appointment Availability Subscriptions and allows a customer to sign up to receive an email notification when an appointment type of their choosing becomes available at a specified location. Customers will receive an email notification once per day when an appointment becomes available. Customers will continue to receive notices for their chosen appointment type and location for up to 60 days, or until they have scheduled an appointment.
Worthington Exam Staffing
DVS is going to return to normal staffing of the Worthington satellite exam stations of Luverne, Pipestone, Slayton, and Windom. Effective Dec. 1, 2022, each of the satellite offices will be reopened twice a month, and then on Dec. 19, 2022, the offices will return to the pre-pandemic level of four times a month. Due to staffing constraints this past fall, DVS had moved to staff the Worthington satellite exam stations only once per month.
Driver Services Reminders
Out of State Credentials
Please ensure that you are voiding the Out of State (OS) credential when a customer applies for a Minnesota credential. Individuals cannot possess an active OS credential as well as a Minnesota credential, even as a temporary credential. If the OS credential is lost, annotate it as such in the Void Previous Credential transaction.
Driving Permits
Please ensure that the blue card and driving log are scanned in for all Learner Permit applications, even if they do not appear as required documents.
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