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.
May 15: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Region 2 Conference
Session: Unlocking Electronic Titling: Streamlining Vehicle Title Management in the Digital Age
June 26: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) Region 1 Conference
Session: Unlocking Electronic Titling: Streamlining Vehicle Title Management in the Digital Age
News Stories, Articles & Press Releases
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
West Virginia DMV’s National Digital Titling Clearinghouse now signing up businesses nationwide
Carvana’s legislative campaign scores a win with new Oregon law
From State Titling Agencies (DMVs)
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 and Webinars
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)