Inventory Management System (IMS) Maintenance Update

Texas DMV

On Thursday January 29, 2026, from 8:00pm to 10:00pm The Department will implement a scheduled system update that will temporarily impact access to the Inventory Management System (IMS) and your ability to assign plates in e-Plate. 

During this downtime, you should use Internet Down Receipts to complete transactions.  

This Update Includes: 

  • Performance improvements to increase system stability 
  • Security enhancements 
  • Backend upgrades to support upcoming features and reporting capabilities 

What You Need to Know: 

  • Please plan any IMS dependent tasks around the maintenance window. 
  • If you are logged in when the update begins, you may be automatically signed out. 
  • No action is required after the update—systems should function normally once maintenance is complete. 

 

Thank you,

Annette Quintero, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles