Have you noticed a new line added to the list of fees for your retail transactions? That’s right! A new surcharge went into effect on January 1, 2024 for all transactions processed by a Deputy Registrar.
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For more details, the following statement was provided by DVS:
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Reminder: Deputy Registrar surcharge goes into effect January 1, 2024.
Starting January 1, 2024, deputy registrars must charge a $1.00 vehicle services surcharge.
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The $1.00 surcharge applies to any vehicle services transaction that charges a filing fee and is processed at a Deputy Registrar or through a DVS Now kiosk. The surcharge applies at kiosks because they are always linked to a Deputy Registrar.
What you need to know for EVTR:
If an EVTR transaction is completed at a dealer before January 1, 2024, the transaction has been processed and will not have the $1.00 VS DR surcharge (Vehicle Services Deputy Registrar surcharge). If a Deputy Registrar needs to return an EVTR transaction to a dealer to reverse and redo on or after January 1, 2024, the new $1.00 VS DR surcharge will be charged when the transaction is being redone.
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A common question regarding processing used vehicle transactions is, “Can I just issue duplicate stickers when the previous plate is missing/damaged and the registration is current?”
While the technical answer is “no,” you can assign duplicate stickers with this quick trick! All you have to do is issue a new plate to the transaction.
Whenever a new plate is issued, a sticker must accompany that new plate. As long as the current registration is not closing in on or within the 90-day forced renewal period, you can follow these easy steps to issue a duplicate sticker.
- Under the Registration Issue Type, select Issue New or Change Plate
- Select No to Renew Registration
- Choose a Standard Registration Period of zero (0)
- Under Plate Action select Issue New
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Remember, vehicles to be titled in Minnesota to active military buyers are registration tax-exempt, as long as they have proof of active military status.
You can process this type of transaction easily with these steps:
- Under the Owner details section you will see “Is Owner/Lessee Active Military?” Select Yes
- The next question “Proof of Active Military Status provided?” appears. Select Yes
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- Once the transaction is ready, select Get Fees
- Review the fee breakdown and ensure the Registration Tax has been excluded
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To keep your records accurate, be sure to update your DMS of this change in fees after. For more details regarding military tax exemptions, click here to review the Minnesota Statutes.
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If you get Quick Tips, you already use Vitu to manage title and registration transactions — but are you taking full advantage of all the other features that make Vitu a powerful solution for dealers across the nation?
- Vitu Interstate is our 50-state title and reg solution, allowing title and reg transactions outside of your state with ease.
- National Title Exchange (NTX) allows you to skip the line and get titles in days — not the usual weeks or months — with a simple, user-friendly process.
- Fraud Protection through Vitu provides DLDV (Driver License Data Verification), NMVTIS and Theft & Lien Reports, giving you all the info you need to protect your dealership from fraud.
- Cross-border digital title & reg with Wisconsin take care of your Wisconsin buyers
with seamless, cross-border EVR.
And all our features are backed by the unmatched service and support that Vitu is known for. If you aren’t taking advantage of all that Vitu has to offer your dealership, please reach out to your Account Executive.
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We’re welcoming 2024 with some brand new content just for you and just for fun — our 2024 state wallpapers are live on our website!
These wallpapers are an annual tradition for us here at Vitu, and we did it a little differently this year. These are all AI-inspired (yes, the images were generated with AI) and were put through multiple rounds of revision and review to make sure that every state has a great travel poster style graphic they can love.
Find your state and let us know what you think! You may even like browsing through the other states, too. Title and registration across the nation — just another way we show our appreciation to you.
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Just a quick reminder to be aware of sales tax increases when transacting sales to Milwaukee County or City of Milwaukee residents. On January 1, 2024, both the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County increased their sales taxes, as stated in the August 31, 2023 announcement from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR).
- The City of Milwaukee increased its sales tax by 2%.
- Milwaukee County increased its sales tax by 0.4%.
Rest assured, these sales tax increases are reflected in Vitu. For any questions about general sales and use tax, you can contact DOR at DORSalesandUse@wisconsin.gov.
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Send your completed entry to mnfunfacts@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 February 5, 2024. The winner will be notified by February 12, 2024. Please limit responses to one email per person. Allow up to one week for delivery of the prize to your email address.
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Last Month’s Stress Buster Winner
Congratulations to the winner of last month’s Stress Buster Contest!
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Curious about our past Quick Tips?
Use the links below to view the last six months of Quick Tips on the web.
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Office Phone: 651-427-9700 • mnsupport@vitu.com
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