WESTCHESTER, Ill. -

Electronic lien and title technology firm DDI Technology has expanded its national footprint into the state of Minnesota as a certified provider of Electronic Vehicle Title & Registration services, or EVTR.

With that expansion, Minnesota becomes the fifth state to offer DDI Technology’s Premier EVR services.

DDI is a subsidiary of IAA Inc., and DDI’s secure, web-based software system provides dealer management system integration and the ability to perform out-of-state registrations and titling. The software system is compliant with the Minnesota Drive system for motor vehicle transactions.

Premier EVR provides dealers with multiple support channels, and DDI describes Premier EVR as a transaction-based service that does not require monthly contracts or startup fees.

The initial pilot program for EVTR in Minnesota included five dealers and began on Monday, which is the same date all Minnesota dealers were required to use MNDRIVE to perform vehicle registrations and print permits. All other Minnesota dealers can begin using EVTR starting Jan. 11, after the conclusion of the pilot program.

“We are very excited to continue DDI’s national expansion by bringing our electronic titling & processing services to auto dealers in the Minnesota market,” DDI vice president and general manager Ann Gunning said in a news release. “In addition to providing dealers with our secure and seamless technology, we will also have Minnesota-based account representatives on hand to assist our Premier EVR customers.”

“DDI’s expansion in the EVTR market is a major component of our overall growth strategy,” said IAA vice president of client solutions and DDI president Tab Edmundson. “The ability for dealers to use DDI’s technology to transact with state Deputy Registrars and Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) will drive dealership success by reducing transaction times and providing seamless integration.”