How to Register a Car in Texas Without Title Step 1: Contact the Previous Owner or Seller. Step 2: Conduct a VIN Check. Step 3: Obtain a Bill of Sale. Step 4: Apply for a Bonded Title. Step 5: Get a Vehicle Inspection. Step 6: Gather All Required Documentation. Step 7: Submit Your Application to the Texas DMV.
It is important to note that a bill of sale does not necessarily indicate total ownership of a vehicle. While it can help protect you from malicious lawsuits, true ownership is generally only able to be proven with possession of a title.
The bill of sale is not a form of title, but you could use it to obtain the vehicle's title from the DMV. It's also important to note that the legality of your bill of sale depends on whether it bears or the necessary information or not.
You'll have to prove that you are the owner of the vehicle before you register the car in the state of Texas. Make sure the title is in your name or transferred to your name on the title. Hold onto the bill of sale if you are transferring ownership, this is helpful to the DMV when registering your car.
You can legally and otherwise sell a car in Texas, or any other US state, with a clear title regardless of what state the title was issued.
Get a new title After you present the bill of sale and other documents at the title office, they'll review everything and ensure it's in order. If it is, they'll issue you a new motorcycle title.