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In May, the Department of Justice reported that in addition to the [$59,540 NMVTIS reporting penalty](/news/nmvtis/enforcement-leads- to-NM-fines) assessed to CBH Trucking and Salvage in New Mexico, two additional companies have received final determination penalties with a combined total of over $110,000. It was also stated that there are eight ongoing non-compliance cases with potential penalties ranging from $127,000 to 3.

Tallahassee, FL: Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD) announced it has donated $2,500 to the Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) Hurricane Sandy relief effort. The donation came in part from National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) reporting fees for vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy collected by ADD from junk, salvage, and insurance companies using its web based system.

The 2013 Florida Tow Show kicked off its annual trade show in high spirits as the towing industry gathered to showcase and demonstrate the latest products, services and trends. Attendance was high and the booths were buzzing. Orlando greeted the guests with beautiful weather, making this year’s 6th Annual USAC/MD Charity Golf Classic a convention highlight.

ADD answers common questions about the Florida ADDTag temporary tag and metal plate tag transfer tools! Why can’t I void my temporary tag? The DMV only allows dealers to void temporary tags the same day they are issued (before midnight). After this time, you will not be able to void the tag electronically.

As the new mandatory Florida ELT system comes online and lenders statewide begin to use the system, the most common questions ADD has been asked revolve around how to convert one of the new electronic lien titles to a paper title, either before or after a lien is satisfied. Under the new ELT regulations, the paperwork and process required to apply for titles remains the same, except that title application forms now require the lender’s ELT number (called a DMV Acct # on the HSMV 82040).

An investigation of a New Mexico salvage operation has resulted in the prosecution of an illegally operating business, and almost $60,000 in federal NMVTIS-related fines. The investigation, which began when the business converted a stolen vehicle to scrap, has produced NMVTIS enforcement of the kind licensed auto recyclers nationwide have been anticipating.

DMV123, ADD’s real-time portal to 28 state DMVs, is changing the way ADD customers do business. DMV123 is designed to offer a single-source portal to vehicle, owner and lienholder information. For businesses that need this kind of information to operate, from dealers to financial institutions, insurers to towing companies, auto recyclers and others, DMV123 is a one-stop solution that can streamline business processes and help keep costs low.

When ADD launched DMV123, our goal was to provide qualified businesses access to real-time DMV searches in all 50 states. We’re proud to say that as of 2013, we’re more than half way there! DMV123 is ADD’s secure, web-based portal for qualified businesses that need real-time motor vehicle data to complete state or federal processes.

ADD answers your questions about the new Florida ELT system! Is participation in the ELT program mandatory? Yes. As of January 1, 2013, under s. 319.27 and s. 328.15 of the Florida Statute, an Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) process is mandatory for Buy-Here, Pay-Here dealers, finance companies, or any entity that finances vehicles, vessels or mobile homes in Florida.

Even though it has been almost two months since Hurricane Sandy struck the east coast, and floodwaters damaged tens of thousands of vehicles, water- logged cars are still flowing into the salvage auctions from flood damaged areas. As the insurance companies complete their portion of the process and the auctions take over, ADD would like to remind all businesses that buy or sell these salvage vehicles to make sure the vehicles get reported to National Motor Vehicle Title Information System as required.