This month's newsletter includes NMVTIS info, ELT requirements, DLDV and much more.
Vitu QuickTips, October 2023
October Registration Station
Interstate Power Tips
Easy-to-read NMVTIS reports.

NMVTIS reports incorporate easy-to-read formatting and exclusive branding information, and it has never been easier to get the info you need. With just a glance, you’ll know if the vehicle is clean or if there are any warnings to be concerned about.

 

And most users can start using NMVTIS today. For more information, reach out to your Account Executive.

Pennsylvania's new eMV-50 VERIFI printout requirement.

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles introduced the Vehicle Electronic Reassignment and Integrated Facility Inventory (VERIFI) system, which enables individuals to verify the authenticity of the eMV-50 reassignment.

 

Due to New York no longer printing the eMV-50 on secure paper, PennDOT is requiring that dealers print this verification and include it with the paperwork being submitted whenever an eMV-50 form is used.

 

Verification can be obtained by visiting the VERIFI NY website. 

Odometer check form.
Michigan ELT requirements.

The state of Michigan has implemented a new requirement for all lienholders titling in Michigan. Effective Oct 1, 2023, all financial institutions looking to title in the state of Michigan are now required to participate in the Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) Program.

 

Please note, many lienholders, especially larger institutions, have already complied and should be able to supply the Lienholder number when requested.

 

For Financial Institutions that have not signed up, you can do so by visiting this website.

 

Once on the site, select the Lienholder and Provider Services link located under Business Services, and then select Electronic Lienholder Application.

 

Once a lienholder has completed the application process and it is approved, they will be provided a lienholder number by mail within 5-7 days. This number will need to be present on the title application (TR11L).

 

ELT numbers are formatted as LH followed by 6 numerical digits i.e.: LH-000000

New Hampshire electric/hybrid surcharge.

Effective October 1, 2023, all electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are being imposed a vehicle surcharge to offset the gas tax charged on gas and hybrid vehicles. The costs are:

  • Fully Electric $100 Fee
  • Plug-In Hybrid: $50 Fee
  • Regular Hybrid: no additional fee

Rest assured, the Fee Estimates and cover sheets you see and print from Vitu Interstate already reflect this change.

DLDV is available nationwide.

Have you heard about DLDV — Driver License Data Verification? It’s the fast and secure way to ensure your buyers are exactly who they say they are using a quick lookup to a national Driver License database maintained by AAMVA — the American Association of Motor Vehicles Administrators. AAMVA connects to 41 states (and counting) to verify the validity of Driver License and ID cards.

 

Think about your dealership and how convenient it would be to verify the identity of your out-of-state buyers with a simple DLDV lookup in Vitu.

 

DLDV costs only $2 per inquiry.

 

You can find the current list of participating states where a full DLDV report is available at AAMVA’s website.

 

For more information, please take a look at our DLDV one-page handout. DLDV inquiries will be made available to most users on Thursday, September 28, 2023. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Account Executive.

Vitu DLDV brochure download.

And regardless if you are already using DLDV in Vitu or thinking about it, we created a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) that has much more information and answers to your questions.

Vitu DLDV FAQ brochure download.
Vitu Interstate training available every Wednesday.

We offer Vitu Interstate training weekly — every Wednesday at 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Central). To register, visit the Interstate page on the Vitu website. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Request Interstate Training button (like you see in the picture above).

 

Once your request is submitted, we follow up via email providing you with a Google Meet link for the training session.


Additionally, don’t forget we have two guides available for you at any time — a handy User Guide and a FAQ.

Vitu Interstate User Guide
Vitu Interstate FAQ
Vitu Interstate training available every Wednesday.

Let’s review what we know about the Complete Manually and Cancel Transaction actions for deals in Vitu Interstate. These are both restricted to Full Service deals and are available in certain statuses before deals are Sent to State. When available to use, these options are in the Submit Pre-Audit dropdown menu.

Complete manually/cancel transaction.

Cancel Transaction

Available for Full Service deals before they are Sent to State, Cancel Transaction allows you to end this transaction and change the status to Cancelled. If choosing Cancel Transaction, remember these important points:

  • Provide any final comments, return instructions and return labels, if applicable.
  • Once Cancel Transaction is chosen, the Communication tab is locked. For any assistance after cancellation, please contact Customer Support.
  • Billing for services rendered will immediately happen after the end of the day!
Cancel Interstate transaction

Complete Manually

Available for Forms & Fees and Full Service deals, Complete Manually allows you or your customer to register the vehicle. Here are some key points to be aware of if you choose Complete Manually:

  • Provide any final comments, return instructions and return labels if applicable.
  • Once Complete Manually is chosen, the Communication tab is locked. For further assistance after cancellation, please contact Customer Support.
  • Billing for services rendered will immediately happen after the end of the day!
Manually complete Interstate transaction

One last thing — since Complete Manually and Cancel Transaction cause the deal to bill for the services rendered, these actions are only available if your dealership has Full Service permissions. 

 

Fixing deals accidentally moved into Complete Manually or Cancel Transaction

Before midnight on the same day: 

  • Just click the Reopen Transaction button to restore your transaction back to its original state.
Reopen transaction button

After midnight:

The deal is billed and can no longer be reopened, you can quickly find these deals using the Status Filters at the bottom left of your screen to mark the appropriate checkboxes. 

Status filters
Stress Buster Contest
Destress and win a prize.

To enter the Stress Buster Contest, all you have to do is send us your completed entry.

October Stress Buster.

Send an email to isfunfacts@vitu.com, along with your name and contact information. We will randomly select one winner from the current entries. The winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. 

 

Submit your response no later than November 6, 2023. The winner will be notified by November 10, 2023. Please limit responses to one email per person. Allow up to one week for delivery of the prize to your email address.

 

Last Month’s Stress Buster Winner

Congratulations to the winner of last month’s Stress Buster Contest!

  • April Roske Sturzen

QuickTips Archive

Curious about our past Quick Tips?

Use the links below to view the last 6 months of Quick Tips on the web.

  • September 2023
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please use the Communications tab within Vitu.

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