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In the state of Texas you can return your license plate to the DMV in person. Just schedule an appointment or walk in and wait in line. You can also mail your old plates to your local DMV licensing office. If you got new plates after registering your car, ask to leave the old plates with them.

To get your Texas license plates and registration sticker, visit your local county tax-assessor collector office. You will need your insurance card, the Vehicle Inspection Report issued by the inspection station, and proof that you own the vehicle such as the registration or title from your previous state.

If you buy a vehicle from a dealer, the dealer is required to file the title application on your behalf. If you purchase your vehicle from an individual, the seller should provide you with a signed Form 130-U and any other supporting documents so you can file an application with the tax office.

Texas is a two-plate state, which means drivers are supposed to have a license plate on the front and back of their vehicle. Not having a front license plate means an officer has probable cause the stop you at any time, and you may receive a citation for failure to display a license plate.

Your Texas license plates are yours to keep. Consider them a souvenir from our great state and something to remember us by. Should you choose to recycle your old Texas plates, cut them into pieces and place them in the recycle bin. This will prevent fraudulent use of the plates..

If you need to show proof of inspection to complete your vehicle's registration renewal, visit .mytxcar.org to download, display electronically, or print a copy of the document. Your inspection will be verified manually, and you will be permitted to renew your vehicle registration.

I lost or misplaced my registration receipt. How do I get another? Completed Request for Texas Motor Vehicle Information Form (Form VTR-275) Copy of applicant's current driver license or government-issued photo identification. $2.00 Fee: ... By mail: Mail to the address on the form.

You can renew your vehicle registration online 90 days before the expiration date or up to one year after the expiration date, if you have not received a citation for expired registration. If you renew online, you'll receive $1.00 discount. There are two online renewal options: Renew with Texas by Texas (TxT).