Beginning January 1, 2025, Texas vehicle owners are not required to obtain a safety inspection prior to vehicle registration. Beginning January 1, 2025, Texas vehicle owners are not required to obtain a safety inspection prior to vehicle registration.
Application for Texas Title and/or Registration, Title Transfer (Form-130-U) | TxDMV.
Do you need a driver's license to register and plate a vehicle in Texas? ing to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, you do not need a driver's license to register and plate a vehicle. Unfortunately, you need auto insurance to register a car, and in order to get auto insurance, you need a driver's license.
Register Online From the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles page, follow the links to register your vehicle or to renew your registration online.
Out of State and Imported Vehicles Proof of Inspection (Vehicle Inspection Report), if applicable. Proof of liability insurance meeting State of Texas minimum requirements. The vehicle's odometer reading if it is required. An original out of state title or other valid ownership evidence.
Automobile appointments are required for vehicle transactions such as title transfers, homemade trailers, new residents (vehicles that have never been registered in Texas).
If you have bought a vehicle from a Texas dealer and you are a Texas resident, the dealership will transfer the title at the tax office on your behalf. However, if you have purchased a vehicle from an individual, the documents must be submitted to the tax office in person or by mail.
Application for Texas Title and/or Registration, Title Transfer (Form-130-U)
The Donor and Recipient must both sign the affidavit and title application. Either the donor or recipient must submit all forms and documents in person to the county tax office.
Once a lienholder is certified, they have the option to file a title either electronically or by paper (not all titles have to be electronic).