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Ultimate Guide to Transferring a Vehicle Title in Texas

Here's the ultimate guide to transferring a vehicle title in Texas. We've simplified the unabridged process for you so you can save time.

What Yous'll Need to Transfer a Vehicle Title in Texas

📌 Completed Application for Texas Championship ( Form 130-U ) (with seller's signature)

📌 Vehicle title, signed past the seller and including:

  • Odometer disclosure statement (for vehicles <10 years quondam)
  • Auction toll of the vehicle

📌 Out-of-land vehicle title and registration (if applicable)

📌 Proof of Texas vehicle insurance

📌 Certificate of vehicle safety inspection (Vehicle Inspection Study; may be bachelor from seller)

📌 Certificate of Inspection for emissions testing (if applicable)

📌 Release of lien and/or power of attorney (if applicable)

📌 Payment

  • Payment for title transfer fees
  • Payment for 6.25% sales tax (assessed higher value of purchase price OR standard presumptive value of vehicle) OR proof of paid sales tax (if vehicle was purchased out-of-land)
  • Local, county, and other fees
  • Vehicle inspection fee (paid directly to DMV, in add-on to fee assessed by inspection station)

📌 Vehicle Transit Permit ( optional ; squeamish to accept if you purchased the vehicle via individual sale on a weekend day)

What You'll Do to Transfer a Vehicle Title in Texas

  • Stride 1: Visit your nearest County Tax Function , preferably with the seller
    • Provide required documents and identification
    • Submit the applicable payment
    • Receive a temporary vehicle title
  • Step 2: Receive a permanent title for your vehicle via U.S. mail

Caveats and Exceptions

Check if you are you required to obtain a Certificate of Inspection for emissions testing: Information technology depends on which county yous reside in, and the age and type of your vehicle.

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