The Talk on Modernization
The latest information and news. Find interviews, podcasts, and other publicly available information that is relevant to the areas of interest of the eSTART Coalition.
Upcoming Events
These events are not eSTART facilitated, and may or may include speakers from eSTART Coalition member organizations, but will include topics relevant to eSTART.
June 9-11: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Region 1 Conference
Session: Beyond Paper Titles: System Modernization Insights: From Nashville to Your Network
Session: Electronic Titling Across State Lines: Building an Interoperable Future
July 21-23: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Region 4 Conference
Session: Electronic Titling Across State Lines: Building an Interoperable Future
Session: System Modernization Insights: From Nashville to Your Network
Sept 29-Oct 1: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Annual International Conference
Session: Electronic Titling: Building Interoperable, Secure, and Scalable Title Systems
Oct 20-21: eSTART Modernization Forum
News Stories, Articles & Press Releases
Statewide System To Undergo Major Upgrade (Colorado)
West Virginia Titles Go Digital; Will Other States Soon Follow?
State senator hopes to adjust new Oklahoma vehicle title law
Indiana Governor Signs Orders to Modernize BMV Tech and Streamline INDOT Permitting
Fixing the DMV: Latest on commissioner search, technology upgrades (North Carolina)
Gov. Landry declares emergency for Louisiana OMV system failures
South Dakota Launches 605Drive DMV System, Temporarily Closing Offices for February 2025 Transition
Move Magazine: Leaping Past Paperwork (ft. three eSTART Coalition Member Interviews)
Vitu Signs Agreement to Acquire Dealertrack Registration and Titling Businesses from Cox Automotive
California DMV puts 42 million car titles on blockchain to fight fraud
eSTART Coalition Launches to Help Modernize Automotive Title and Registration Processes
West Virginia DMV to Introduce Digital Vehicle Registration and License Options for Drivers
Secretary of State Benson testifies in support of electronic vehicle title transfers
Tyler Technologies to Provide Electronic Vehicle Titling and Liens for the State of Kentucky
Vehicle Title Transfers: Cario’s Revolutionizing Blockchain Solution
DMV says they offer electronic title transfer for qualified vehicle sales
Carvana’s legislative campaign scores a win with new Oregon law
From State Titling Agencies (DMVs)
South Carolina E-Titling Modernization Stakeholder Meeting | Questions and Answers (April 2026)
North Carolina DMV Selects Vendor for system Modernization (March 2026)
SCDMV Selects FAST Enterprises to Modernize State Motor Vehicle Computer System (January 2026)
Electronic Titling for Vehicles in Washington State: A Feasibility Study (September 2025)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (July 2025)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (May 2025)
Service Oklahoma: More Support Available Before Transition to Electronic Titles (May 2025)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (April 2025)
Service Oklahoma: Upgrades to Electronic Liens and Titles Set to Launch (March 2025)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (March 2025)
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles: DMV Performance and IT Modernization (February 2024)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (February 2025)
Illinois Secretary of State Announces Launch of Electronic Lien and Titling (February 2025)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (January 2025)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (December 2024)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (November 2024)
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles: eTitle Steering Committee Meeting (October 2024)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (October 2024)
New Dealer Title Processing Partnership between Nevada DMV & eDEALER Services (eDS)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (September 2024)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (August 2024)
Michigan Secretary of State offers online title transfers and vehicle registration
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (July 2024)
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Update on Modernization Project (June 2024)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update (May 2024)
Governor Hochul Announces Project to Overhaul Outdated [New York] DMV Technology (April 2024)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: E-Title Stakeholder Update & Project Roadmap (February 2024)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Electronic Titling Solution (January 2024 Update)
Giannoulias Announces Tech Procurement Summit to Modernize Secretary of State’s Office
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Electronic Titling Solution (November 2023 Update)
Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) to become mandatory Oct. 1 (Michigan Secretary of State)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Electronic Titling Solution (March 2023 Update)
Annual Progress Report on Electronic Titling (Maine Secretary of State) (February 2023)
Podcasts, Interviews and Webinars
CBT News: State-backed digital titling targets one of dealerships’ biggest operational bottlenecks
CBT News: Protect dealership profitability by reducing title risk
Car Dealership Guy: The Secret Weapon Helping Dealerships Sell Cars Coast-To-Coast
Auto Remarketing Podcast: Tony Hall and Shane Bigelow discuss the present and future of e-titling
AAMVA Webinars: Electronic Vehicle Titling Project Update (Monthly Recordings Available Starting August 7, 2024)
Daily Drive Podcast: October 8, 2024 (starts at 7:00 mark)