SECTION 430.6. Completion of Motor Vehicle Title Service License Application

(a) A motor vehicle title service ("MVTS") license application will not be considered complete under §430.5 of this chapter (relating to Submission of Application) unless all applicable information identified on the title service license application form ("TSLA Form") has been provided, all required documentation has been attached, and the applicant identified on the TSLA Form has executed the Applicant Affidavit section of the Form as described in subsection (c) of this section. If Applicant Business is a partnership, each partner must submit a separate application. If Applicant Business is a corporation, each officer and director must submit a separate application and identify the state of incorporation on that application.

(b) The following documents must be submitted with and attached to the signed and completed TSLA Form:

(1) A copy of applicant's valid Texas driver's license and valid Social Security Card, or if applicable, a U.S.-issued alien identification card by the Department of Homeland Security;

(2) an original or certified copy of:

(A) if Applicant Business is a DBA, each applicable Assumed Name Certificate.

(B) if Applicant Business is a corporation, the applicable Articles of Incorporation.

(C) if Applicant Business is a partnership, the applicable Partnership Agreement.

(3) all forms required by the DCTAC, signed and completed as required by the DCTAC.

(c) Each applicant shall provide all information indicated on the TSLA Form, which information shall include but is not limited to:

(1) Applicant name, address, telephone number, social security number, date of birth, Texas Driver's license number, citizenship status, and what position the applicant holds in the Applicant Business (i.e. owner, principal, director, officer, partner);

(2) Applicant Business name, physical address, mailing address, and telephone number(s);

(3) identification of Applicant Business type (i.e., DBA, Corporation or Partnership);

(4) name under which Service will conduct business (if different than Applicant Business name);

(5) the physical address(es) (including any applicable suite number(s)) of each location/office from which the service will conduct business (a P.O. Box will not be accepted) , a corresponding photo, with address numbers clearly visible, of each location/building where business is to be conducted, and a copy of the applicant's current lease for each such location/office;

(6) the name(s), as applicable, of:

(A) each individual with any ownership interest in the Applicant Business; and

(B) each principal, officer or director of Applicant Business.

(7) whether the applicant or Applicant Business has previously applied for an MVTS license (or permit), the result of the previous application, and whether the applicant or Applicant Business has ever held an MVTS license (or permit) that was revoked or suspended;

(8) Applicant Business federal tax identification number; and

(9) Applicant Business state sales tax number.

(d) Each applicant shall execute the Applicant Affidavit Section of the TSLA Form, attesting to the following:

(1) that information provided in and with the application is true and accurate; and

(2) that applicant freely grants the DCTAC and local law enforcement agencies permission to conduct a criminal background investigation on applicant and/or Applicant Business.

Source Note: The provisions of this §430.6 adopted to be effective June 26, 2019, 44 TexReg 3130; amended to be effective July 26, 2023, 48 TexReg 3997