The Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) program allows approved End Users to process registration transactions through an electronic link to the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). Previously, End Users communicated with the RMV through the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). Effective with ATLAS Release 2 in 2019, the RMV moved its EVR communications/messaging to a new modern ATLAS-hosted Web Service, and is no longer using AMVA messaging.
RMV data contains Driver’s Privacy Protection Act protected information, so your employees, contractors, and/or agents must have a background check before they can access RMV data. Please refer to Section 11 of the Agreement for Access to Records and Data Maintained by the Registry of Motor Vehicles, which can be found on the Document Section on this site.
Who should use this program information?
This information is intended for EVR Service Providers and EVR Participants. Fees and taxes processed through EVR are transferred from the user's account via Automated Clearing House (ACH), formerly Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), to a designated RMV account.
RMV data is only available to permitted users. Refer to Section 1 of the Agreement for Access to Records and Data Maintained by the Registry of Motor Vehicles, which can be found on the Document Section on this site.
RMV Proposed Changes for Non-Dealers and Casual Sales
The RMV is proposing new changes that will create additional opportunities for insurance agents, insurance carriers, and smaller volume dealerships to participate in the EVR program.
These changes are part of the continuing effort by the RMV to minimize in-person interaction to register and title vehicles and will be implemented during the first quarter of 2021.
Registration & Title Application (RTA) and Insurance Certification Policy – Effective January 1, 2023
The RMV's policy* specifies what is acceptable for the completion of a Registration and Title Application. This document also outlines the usage of an Insurance Stamp and a Standalone Insurance Certificate.
*NOTE: Policy was revised on 12/8/2022 to state the Standalone Insurance Certificate is valid for EVR Transactions Only.
RMV Labels and Stickers on Certificates of Title Policy – Effective August 1, 2022
The RMV's policy specifies what is acceptable regarding the application of a sticker or label on a Certificate of Title. Labels or stickers must be affixed along the edge of the Certificate of Title and must not cover or conceal any information in the body of the Title.
NOTE: The RMV has sole discretion whether or not a sticker or label is appropriately affixed to a Certificate of Title or if its removal has in any way affected the fidelity of a Title.
RMV New Electronic Signature Policy
The RMV's
policy specifies what is acceptable in the form of an electronic signature for use on RMV and Department of Revenue (DOR) documents associated with the processing of Registration and Title transactions.
RMV Insurance Stamp Certification Requirements
Electronic Insurance Stamp (eStamp) Working Group Meetings
During the fall and winter of 2020, four (4) meetings were held between the RMV and several RMV Business Partners to discuss adding additional functionality for Electronic Insurance Stamps (eStamps). The Working Group sessions resumed in early 2022. View the following meeting presentations, notes and/or recordings, for additional details:
Working Group Session 1: 10/21/2020
Working Group Session 2: 11/4/2020
Working Group Session 3: 11/18/2020
Working Group Session 4: 12/2/2020
Working Group Session 5: 2/17/2022
Working Group Session 6: 7/14/2022
RMV eSignature Enabled Duplicate Title Transaction Proposal
These guidelines put forth a proposal for two eSignature enabled transactions: a duplicate title transaction and a duplicate title transaction with a payoff for a dealer.
Dealer Title Transaction Instructions and Form
RMV Lienholder Code List
The RMV has published a current listing of lienholder codes. Anyone filling out a Registration and Title Application (RTA) for a vehicle that has a lienholder must enter the correct lienholder code and address on the RTA. This will ensure the title and/or electronic record is sent to the correct party once the transaction is processed. Note: The information contained in the listing is accurate as of the date displayed on the bottom of the document.
What is Changing?
Direct RMV Access
Web Service
File Layout/Additional Data Fields
A number of data fields will be changing (e.g. person and company name format, new garaging address).
New Information Available via ATLAS
- Moped Registrations
- Motor Vehicle Dealers, Owner/Contractor, Repair, Farm, Transporter Registrations (Section 5 plates)
- Garaging address
Program Enhancements
- EVR is moving from AAMVA messaging to ATLAS-hosted web services. This provides the ability to add additional RMV transactions
- Point of sale scanning of RMV documentation
Next Steps for EVR Service Providers
- Electronically complete & submit Access Agreement, RMV Business Partner Contact form, access request letter and a RMV Business User Request form.These will be sent separately through a third-party secure service.
- The RMV will configure your information to our application and let you know when the connection will be enabled.
- Credentials will be provided for testing connectivity.
- After successful testing, credentials will be provided when ATLAS R2 goes live.
Next Steps for EVR Participants
- Electronically complete & submit Access Agreement, EVR Program End User Location Permit Terms, and a RMV Business Partner Contact form. These will be sent separately through a third-party secure service.
- Work with your service provider to set up your RMV Access.
- End user training will be scheduled by the RMV.