Sellers need to submit a Vehicle Transfer Notification (Form VTR-346) to make sure the state record shows the car or truck was sold. You must have the name and address of the buyer to complete the form. Submitting this form is important even if you sold or traded your vehicle to a dealer.
Complete the Motor Vehicle Vehicle Transfer Notification Form VTR-346. The form can be printed and mailed or filed electronically. Visit the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles website to learn more and to access the form.
Vehicles are required to be titled in the buyer's name within 30 days from the date of sale. Failing to properly transfer a vehicle into the buyer's name could result in the seller being held responsible for tickets, toll violations or even crimes committed with the vehicle.
The title “transfer” process can be solely performed by the buyer at the TX DMV if the vehicle title was properly signed over to them by the seller.
How to Sell a Car in Texas Step 1: The Buyer Inspects the Car. Step 2: Sign the Back of the Title. Step 3: Sign the Buyer's Application for Title. Step 4: Take off your Plates. Step 5: Remove your Registration Window Sticker. Step 6: Accompany the Buyer to the Local Country Tax Office to Finalize the Transaction.
You may submit a Vehicle Transfer Notification online at to expedite processing. Please do not submit a Vehicle Transfer Notification both online and by mail.
You may cancel your registration using DRIVES e-Services or by mailing or delivering in person Form MV-18J Application of Voluntary Registration Cancellation to the County Tag Office in the county where you live, before canceling insurance coverage.
4. Provide These Documents When Registering Your Car In Texas Your state's identification card or driver's license. Your insurance information for the state the vehicle will be driven. A sales tax payment. Your vehicle's title. Documents stating that your vehicle has passes emissions regulations and a safety inspection.
Form 130-U The application is used by the County Tax Assessor-Collector (CTAC) and the Comptroller's office to calculate the amount of motor vehicle tax due. The application includes a motor vehicle tax statement section to document the following: the motor vehicle sales tax due on a Texas sale of a motor vehicle.
Do Both Parties Have to be Present to Transfer a Car in Texas? If the seller or person gifting the car properly signed the title, they do not have to be present at the DMV to transfer the title. However, the person receiving the vehicle must present the Application for Texas Title in person at the DMV.