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There are few things as frustrating as sitting on a vehicle that you cannot legally dispose of because you are waiting on a response from a state. It can take weeks for an out of state record to be obtained by old-fashioned form- and-fax methods , and by the time you get the information back, it may be outdated.

With the passage of a new law in California, effective July 1st, all California dealers who sell used cars must obtain a NMVTIS vehicle history report for every used car on their lot, and post a red warning label on the vehicle if a title brand or salvage history is found. While the new California law is aimed at protecting consumers from purchasing less than desirable vehicles without full disclosure, pulling a vehicle history from the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is a smart thing to do for all dealers – not just those in California.

Q: Is the new ELT process mandatory? A: Yes. The Florida lien and title process is changing to an electronic (online) format. This will be the only way to satisfy the ELT process. Q: How can I add ELT access to my ADD account? A: If you already have an ADD account, you can add ELT access at no additional sign up cost! You’ll simply need to complete the required DHSMV forms and mail the originals to ADD. Upon receiving the required forms, ADD will assign your company an ELT number.

Doing business through ADD just keeps getting better! With the addition of Wisconsin motor vehicle records to its DMV123 service, ADD now offers real- time access to 25 state databases for qualified companies – that’s half the country! Whether you’re a tow operator who needs registrant and lienholder information to notify an owner his car has been towed, an automobile dealer confirming ownership for a trade-in, or an insurer processing a claim, ADD’s web-based system offers a single platform to access more real-time records than any other company of its kind.

The Department of Justice has published enforcement information on how the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) penalty process will work. Under the NMVTIS regulations, failure to report junk, salvage and total loss vehicles as required may result in an assessment of a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation.

With more regulatory oversight and reporting required of the recycling industry at both the federal and state levels, the last thing you need to worry about is whether a vehicle you purchased is stolen. All over the country law enforcement agencies are reporting significant increases in the sale of stolen cars for scrap. Thieves steal disabled, abandoned or unattended vehicles and take them to salvage yards where they attempt to sell them to unsuspecting recyclers. Because many states do not require a title for the sale of older model vehicles, it can be easier for car thieves to try to pass those stolen vehicles on.

When Florida’s new Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) regulation goes into effect January 1, 2013, ADD will have you covered with the easiest and most cost- effective way to comply! Under Florida statutes s. 319.27 and s. 328.15, next year an Electronic Lien and Title process will become mandatory for Buy-Here, Pay-Here dealers, finance companies, and any business that finances vehicles and vessels. ADD’s easy-to-use ELT system will be integrated into your current account dashboard. All you’ll need to do to get started is complete the required DHSMV forms, which are available on ADD’s website.

With the addition of Wisconsin motor vehicle records, Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD) now offers real-time access to 25 state databases for qualified companies. Whether for a tow operator needing registrant and lienholder information to notify an owner his car has been towed, an automobile dealer confirming ownership for a trade-in, or an insurer processing a claim, ADD’s web-based system offers a single platform for access to more real-time records than any other company of its kind.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 19, 2012 / –Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD) today announced that its new StiQR product has been integrated into DealerTrack’s Vehicle Inquiry product offering to help California automobile dealers comply with new state law. With the passage of Assembly Bill 1215 , beginning in July, 2012, all used vehicles offered for sale must have a vehicle history report pulled from the National Motor Vehicle Title and Information System (NMVTIS).

As more and more businesses begin reporting their junk, salvage, and total loss information , many states and businesses now require proof that you are signed up to report to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) through an approved data consolidator. In response, ADD has created a confirmation document that will provide this proof.