Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comments; Names and Addresses of First Purchasers of Motor Vehicles and Tire Identification and Recordkeeping Requirements
NHTSA is requesting comments on information collection requirements for first purchaser names/addresses and tire identification recordkeeping. This is a notice and comment period, not a final rule, but may lead to changes affecting auto dealers' recordkeeping obligations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Auto Dealer F&I Compliance space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Franchise dealers, independent used-car dealers, BHPH dealers, F&I managers should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due by August 25, 2026 (60 days from publication).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Auto Dealer F&I Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
NHTSA published a notice seeking public comments on the renewal of information collection requirements for recording first purchaser names/addresses and tire identification numbers. No immediate compliance changes; comment period open.
Who it affects
Franchise dealers, independent used-car dealers, BHPH dealers, F&I managers
What you must do
Review the notice and consider submitting comments if the proposed requirements would affect your operations. No immediate action required.
Deadline
Comments due by August 25, 2026 (60 days from publication).
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