![]() ![]() After being involved with tag agencies for more than 40 years, Selanders says she believes they will remain, but she doesn’t know what the future holds. Woodcrest also sells Pikepass and has opened her office as a location for another business’ ATM to help keep the doors open. “Not one renewal, and yesterday we had none.” “We used to get anywhere from five to 15 a day and today we haven’t had one,” said Micki Selanders, who owns Woodcrest Tag Agency in southern Logan County. This represented a nearly 3 percent drop from 2017, or almost $1.5 million. In 2018, tag agents overall reported revenues from fees totaling $52,415,727.20. By law, tag agents are allowed by law to keep $3.56 of each renewal, which for the 2018 vehicle registrations adds up to $11.1 million. Yet the tag renewal system allows users to have their application processed through their local tag agent so they keep the processing fee and thus keep one of their largest revenue streams flowing.Īccording to Tax Commission records, in 2018 there were 3,127,423 automobiles registered with the state. In 2010 the Tax Commission began allowing Oklahomans to renew motor vehicle tags online. ![]() The threat from online technology is something tag agents have faced before. “In an era of digital transformation, we see a future where tag agencies are doing more than just assisting people with motor vehicles.” It is important for Oklahoma to catch up with the innovation and modernization taking place in states around us that are allowing individuals to receive state services with a click of a button on their phones,” said Donelle Harder, a spokeswoman for Stitt. “Digital transformation is about making state government cost efficient, but more importantly customer-centered and transparent. And Stitt plans to give them additional services, such as issuing hunting and fishing licenses, and selling state merchandise. Yet, even under Stitt’s proposal, a tag agency or a local Department of Public Safety office would be a required stop for anyone who needs a license or renewal. Real ID-compliant digital driver’s licenses have substantial security needs – something tag agencies aren’t equipped to handle. Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. As State Government Goes More Digital, Tag Agencies Endure - Oklahoma Watch Close ![]()
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