If you own a motorcycle in Texas, then you must register your motorcycle with the County Tax Assessor-Collector in your county. This is where you’ll receive your license plate, which must be attached to your motorcycle at all times. On your license plate, you must also include an up-to-date registration sticker.
To register and title your motorcycle in TX, you'll need the following: Signed over title. Bill of sale and old registration if bought in a state that doesn't issue titles. Proof of insurance. Application for Title. Vehicle Inspection Report. Registration and title fees and sales tax.
A title is required when registering your bike, purchasing insurance, and selling or transferring ownership.
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)
Texas motorcycle inspection requirements All registered motor vehicles in Texas, including motorcycles, are required to receive an annual inspection at an official motor vehicle inspection station. If your motorcycle passes inspection, you'll receive a certificate that should be placed near the rear license plate.
Bring proof of identity, proof of Social Security Number, proof of Texas residency, and proof of insurance. Also, bring your certificate of completion for the motorcycle safety course. Pass The Tests: You'll need to pass a knowledge test, a vision exam, and a motorcycle driving test.
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.
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.
What Do I Need to Register My Motorcycle in Texas? In addition to the completed application for Texas title and/or registration, you must provide additional documentation, including: Documentation indicating that you own the motorcycle, such as a bill of sale or an out-of-state title.