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ARTS Overview

After logging on to ARTS, navigate to Tools and then Dealer Inquiry to access the ARTS features dealership employees need. Tools include: Credit Calculator: Determine registration fee credit remaining. Fee Estimator: Determine registration fees for newly acquired vehicles. …

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Replacement Plates

Plates are replaced every 10 years. The default amount to collect for postage when titling and registering a vehicle is $1. Collect $5 when both: The Due for Replacement on Renewal Date field in ARTS shows Yes and …

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Changing a Vehicle Type in ARTS

Some vehicles are decoded as multipurpose where the manufacturer has also designated them as a truck. Trucks with an unladen weight of 10,000 lbs. or less can be registered as Business Trade or Farm Special. To change the …

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Adding a Vehicle to ARTS

To add vehicles to ARTS, send information to the Iowa DOT at dealer.programs@iowadot.us. Add a New Vehicle To add a new motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 16,000 lbs. or less, where registration fees …

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Using ARTS: Weight and List Price Calculator

The Weight and List Price Calculator is used to determine registration fees by VIN or by selecting year, make, and model. If the vehicle is not in ARTS, search for a similar vehicle, a process known as a …

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Using ARTS: Vehicle Inquiry

Guest users without a username and password can look up basic information about a vehicle searching by VIN. How to Use the Vehicle Inquiry Go to ARTS and click Tools then Dealer Inquiry. Click Vehicle Inquiry. Enter in …

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Using ARTS: Reprint/Void Temp Tag

The Reprint/Void Temp Tag tool allows users to void a temp tag or reprint it. How to Reprint or Void a Temp Tag Log on to ARTS and click Tools then Dealer Inquiry. Click Reprint/Void Temp Tag. Enter …

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Using ARTS: Fee Estimator

The Fee Estimator estimates fees due for a newly acquired vehicle. Complete as many fields as possible to get the most accurate estimate. How to Use the Fee Estimator Log on to ARTS and click Tools then Dealer …

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Using ARTS: Credit Calculator

The Credit Calculator determines whether there is registration credit available to use on the transfer of a newly acquired vehicle. How to Use the Credit Calculator Log on to ARTS and click Tools then Dealer Inquiry. Click Credit …

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Using ARTS: Registration Inquiry

The Registration Inquiry tool allows the dealer to look up information that is important for a transaction but cannot be seen in the guest Vehicle Inquiry view. The Registration Inquiry returns up-to-date results, so the information is more …

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Resetting ARTS Passwords

ARTS passwords must be changed every 60 days. Users: Will be locked out if they do not change their passwords within the 60-day timeframe and will not be prompted to change their passwords. The number of days until …

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