SECTION 430.7. Completion of Title Service Runner License Application

(a) A motor vehicle title service runner 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 runner application form ("TSRA Form") has been provided, all required documentation has been attached, and the applicant identified on the TSRA Form has executed the Applicant Affidavit section of the TSRA Form as described in subsection (c) of this section. The following documents must be submitted with and attached to the signed and completed TSRA 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) all forms required by the DCTAC, signed and completed as required by the DCTAC; and

(3) sworn affidavits of each owner, partner, officer or director of the licensed title service identified on the TSRA Form, stating that the licensed title service (which must be identified specifically in the statement by name and License No.) employs applicant and authorizes him/her to submit or present title documents to the DCTAC on its behalf.

(b) Applicants shall provide all information indicated on the TSRA Form, which information shall include but is not limited to:

(1) the name of the licensed motor vehicle title service for which the applicant seeks a license to submit or present title documents, the MVTS License Number, and date of issue;

(2) the name, office address and office phone of the title service owner, officer or employee who will supervise applicant;

(3) Applicant name, address, telephone number, social security number, date of birth, Texas Driver's license number, and citizenship status;

(4) whether the applicant has previously applied for a MVTS or MVTSR license (or permit), the result of the previous application(s), and whether the applicant or applicant business has ever held an MVTS or MVTSR license (or permit) that was revoked or suspended; and

(5) a sworn affidavit stating that the applicant is employed by the licensed motor vehicle title service identified on the application and authorized by that motor vehicle title service to submit or present title documents to the DCTAC.

(c) Each applicant shall execute the Applicant Affidavit section of the TSRA Form, attesting to the following:

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

(2) that applicant is employed by the title service identified in Section 1 of the application to submit or present title documents to the DCTAC under Chapter 520 of the Texas Transportation Code; and

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

Source Note: The provisions of this §430.7 adopted to be effective June 26, 2019, 44 TexReg 3130; amended to be effective July 26, 2023, 48 TexReg 3997