If you are requesting title histories, vehicle registration information, or a list of vehicles in your name, you must submit your request via US Mail or in person at one of our Regional Service Centers using a Request for Texas Motor Vehicle Information (Form VTR-275).
To transfer a car title in San Antonio, you'll need the vehicle title, a bill of sale, a lien release (if applicable), the buyer's valid ID, proof of insurance, and the completed Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U).
Texas law requires the use of a DHSMV approved ELT (Electronic Lien & Title) vendors to release your liens and/or request printed titles. Anyone releasing liens or requesting paper titles must sign up with one of the DHSMV approved ELT vendors.
(AUSTIN, Texas – September 9, 2024) Beginning January 1, 2025, Texas vehicle owners will no longer be required to obtain a safety inspection prior to vehicle registration. House Bill 3297, passed during the 88th Legislature in 2023, abolishes the vehicle safety inspection program for non-commercial vehicles.
If you are requesting title histories, vehicle registration information, or a list of vehicles in your name, you must submit your request via US Mail or in person at one of our Regional Service Centers using a Request for Texas Motor Vehicle Information (Form VTR-275).
You can renew your vehicle registration online 90 days before the expiration date or up to one year after the expiration date, if you have not received a citation for expired registration. If you renew online, you'll receive $1.00 discount. There are two online renewal options: Renew with Texas by Texas (TxT).
Gather Documentation: Obtain necessary documents, including the current title, proof of identity, and any sale agreements. Complete Application: Fill out the appropriate application for title transfer provided by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles or Bexar County Appraisal District.
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To register your vehicle in person, take your registration renewal notice and proof of current liability insurance to your county tax office or an approved substation. If you do not have a renewal notice, you can renew your registration using one of the following: License Plate Number. Vehicle Identification Number.
Transferring a car title usually requires the vehicle title itself and a title application, the parties' addresses, signatures from the previous and new owners, and details on the vehicle and its value. These documents look different from state to state, but the information they require is generally the same.