We are less than a month away from the launch of the Mason Treat Act, SB2035, which creates a fundamental shift in the way temporary paper plates and metal license plates are issued in the state. Starting Sept. 1, 2024, dealers are required to submit pre-registration information to the state within two business days of a sale. The pre-registration information submitted by the dealer will then be used by licensed operators (formerly known as tag agents) to mail metal plates and pre-registration decals directly to the customer within ten days.
Service Oklahoma just launched ReadySetTag.com, creating a one-stop shop for you and your customers to access resources on the changes to the vehicle registration process starting Sept. 1. Ready, Set, Tag! is the public awareness campaign designed to educate Oklahomans about the new, quick and secure vehicle registration process under SB2035.
Last week, you received information on the methods available to dealers to submit pre-registration information, details on Dealer Office Hours with Service Oklahoma staff and a brief survey to help us better serve you and your organization. Thank you to everyone who has already completed the survey and participated in Dealer Office Hours!
Pre-Registration Submissions Through OkCARS
As a reminder, OkCARS can be accessed at okcars.service.ok.gov. Active licensed dealers can use this link to log in to an existing OkCARS login or to request a dealer login. If you've never been issued a dealer license plate from Service Oklahoma, please reach out to DealerSupport@service.ok.gov for help creating your OkCARS login.
Training Opportunities for All Dealers
In order to equip you and your team with the information necessary to submit pre-registration information to the state through OkCARS, we are offering SB2035 virtual training sessions from Monday, Aug. 12, through Friday, Aug. 16, at the times below.
Monday, Aug. 12 – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 13 – 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 14 – 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 15 – 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 16 – 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Self-guided training materials will also be provided.
Save the date and join us for one of these training sessions. We'll be sending out details for how to access the training as we get closer.
Dealer Office Hours with Service Oklahoma Staff
Service Oklahoma staff will continue to host weekly Dealer Office Hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for the entire month of August so you can easily speak with our team, ask questions or discuss the upcoming changes. Dealer Office Hours will be expanded to twice a day every day for the week following the Sept. 1 implementation date.
Town Hall Sessions Related to Dealer Transactions
In addition to the virtual training sessions and Dealer Office Hours, Service Oklahoma will host three virtual town hall sessions to further discuss the implementation of SB2035. Please make plans to join the Service Oklahoma team on Tuesday, Aug. 27, Wednesday, Aug. 28 or Thursday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. Links to join the town hall sessions will be sent as we get closer.
Service Oklahoma is committed to partnering with all dealers to ensure this shift in the way temporary paper plates and metal license plates are issued is seamless.
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