Independent Dealers · Stronger Together · El Paso, Texas
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Licensing & education

Texas Dealer Resources

Central TxDMV entry point for licensing, dealer operations, training, and forms.

Licensing & education

Independent Dealer GDN License

Learn which license type applies and review independent dealer application requirements.

Licensing & education

eLICENSING & GDN Renewal

Online license applications, renewal procedures, account access, and downloadable user guides.

Licensing & education

TxDMV Forms Library

Locate official state forms for titling, registering, and operating a dealership.

Licensing & education

Motor Vehicle Dealer Manual

Dealer manuals and reference publications covering operational and recordkeeping rules.

Licensing & education

Dealer Education Requirements

Check which independent GDN applicants need approved initial or renewal education.

Licensing & education

Texas Dealer Education

State-approved training provider offering materials in English and Spanish.

Education ProviderOpen resource ↗
Titles, plates & webDEALER

webDEALER 101

Current electronic title and registration workflow guidance for Texas dealers.

Titles, plates & webDEALER

ePLATE 101

Review ePLATE procedures and the transition from paper temporary tags to metal plates.

Titles, plates & webDEALER

webDEALER & ePLATE Resources

Guides, instructions, and related materials for title, registration, and plate transactions.

Titles, plates & webDEALER

webDEALER Secure Login

Go directly to the state's dealer title and registration system.

TxDMV PortalOpen resource ↗
Titles, plates & webDEALER

House Bill 718: Metal Plates

Official information on the 2025 dealer metal plate implementation.

Titles, plates & webDEALER

Texas Dealer License Plates

Rules and administrative guidance for dealer metal plates.

Titles, plates & webDEALER

Electronic Lien & Titles

Review Texas electronic liens and how paper titles are issued after a lien release.

Titles, plates & webDEALER

Texas Title Check

Research title brands and relevant title history before acquiring a vehicle.

Taxes & El Paso County

El Paso County Vehicle Inventory Tax

Local dealer VIT reporting, monthly remittances, annual declaration links, and enforcement contacts.

El Paso CountyOpen resource ↗
Taxes & El Paso County

Texas Motor Vehicle Tax Guide

State motor vehicle taxes, exemptions, title-related tax questions, and definitions.

Texas ComptrollerOpen resource ↗
Taxes & El Paso County

Vehicle Inventory Tax Guide

Explain dealer inventory property tax reporting and the separate VIT reimbursement on sale paperwork.

Texas ComptrollerOpen resource ↗
FTC, financing & compliance

FTC Automotive Dealer Guidance

Federal business guidance on advertising, sales disclosures, privacy, and auto finance.

FTC, financing & compliance

Used Car Rule & Buyers Guide Requirements

Review the federal rule and how dealers must prepare, display, and provide Buyers Guides.

FTC, financing & compliance

Official FTC Buyers Guide Form

Find the official federal disclosure form for used vehicles.

FTC, financing & compliance

FTC Safeguards Rule: Dealer FAQs

Information-security requirements for covered dealerships that finance or arrange financing.

FTC, financing & compliance

FTC Privacy Rule: Dealer FAQs

Guidance on handling nonpublic consumer information in vehicle finance and leasing.

FTC, financing & compliance

Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Licensing

Learn when a dealer may need Texas consumer credit licensing for installment contracts.

FTC, financing & compliance

IRS Form 8300: Cash Reporting

Federal guidance on reporting qualifying cash receipts over $10,000, including linked transactions.

Vehicle checks & cross-state

Approved NMVTIS History Providers

Find approved sources for title branding, salvage, and total-loss history reports.

Vehicle checks & cross-state

NHTSA Vehicle Recalls

Search a vehicle identification number for unrepaired safety recalls.

Vehicle checks & cross-state

Texas Salvage Vehicle & Dealer Guidance

Learn about salvage and nonrepairable vehicles, rebuilt sales, and required disclosures.

Vehicle checks & cross-state

New Mexico Vehicle Registration

Useful reference for El Paso dealers selling to customers registering vehicles in New Mexico.

New Mexico MVDOpen resource ↗
Vehicle checks & cross-state

New Mexico Out-of-State VIN Requirements

Review title and VIN inspection documentation for vehicles moving into New Mexico.

New Mexico MVDOpen resource ↗
Training & archived materials

webDEALER 101 – Recorded English Webinar

External on-demand training registration listed by a local dealer resource directory; availability may vary.

External TrainingOpen resource ↗
Training & archived materials

webDEALER 101 – Webinar en Español

Enlace de capacitación en español; confirme los requisitos actuales con TxDMV.

External TrainingOpen resource ↗
Training & archived materials

Archived Dealer eTITLE Training Video

Older video reference; included for historical context, not current procedural guidance.

TxDMV ArchiveOpen resource ↗
Important: EPHIADA is an independent dealer association, not a licensing, tax or regulatory agency. These links are provided for general information, not legal, tax or licensing advice. Fees, requirements and links can change. Always confirm the latest rules with the responsible agency. The recorded webinars and archived eTITLE video may be older than current procedures. Directory reviewed October 2026. Suggest a resource or correction.

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