System to Replace MNLARS Remains On Schedule

State officials responsible for transferring the state's vehicle and registration system (MNLARS) to a newly purchased vehicle titling and registration system, referred to as VTRS, said the project is progressing as expected, according to testimony before a joint legislative commission Monday, September 9.

According to Tony Anderson of the Department of Public Safety, the state signed a $33.85 million dollar contract with Fast Enterprises, which currently services ten different jurisdictions. Anderson said the project will be handled in two phases, with the first phase being the replacement of MNLARS, including the title, registration and dealer management functions. Phase one will be deployed November 16, 2020. The second phase will be the replacement of the motor carrier functions, including the international fuel tax agreement and international registration plan.

The total replacement of MNLARS was agreed to by Governor Walz and key state lawmakers, including Senate Transportation Chair Scott Newman, R-Hutchinson, and House Transportation Chair Frank Hornstein, DFL-Minneapolis.