Sign over the motorcycle's title and include the date of sale and odometer reading. Fill out the Application for Texas Title and Registration (Form 130-U) within 30 days of the date of the motorcycle sale. File a Vehicle Transfer Notification (optional but recommended to protect the seller)
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.
To fill out the Texas Residency Affidavit, you'll need someone who lives at the same address as you. This person will need to fill out the Affidavit and provide proper identification and two documents that verify residency. If the person is a family member, they must provide proof of the family relationship.
To transfer a Texas titled vehicle, bring in or mail the following to our offices: Texas title, signed and dated by the seller(s) and buyer(s). VTR-130U (Application for Texas title), signed and dated by the seller(s) and buyer(s). Proof of insurance in the buyer's name. Acceptable form of ID. Proof of inspection. Fees.
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.
The title application must be accompanied by the Comptroller's joint affidavit and must be filed in person by either the recipient or donor.
Obtain the TX 130-U form from the Texas Comptroller's website or a local office.
A title is required when registering your bike, purchasing insurance, and selling or transferring ownership. It's also an important document to prove you're the legal owner of the motorcycle.
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.
Form 130-U 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. a gift from one eligible party to another eligible party. an even trade between two parties. a new resident tax.