For a car title transfer in Texas, you need the existing vehicle title, a completed Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U) signed by both parties, the seller's proof of ownership, and valid identification for both buyer and seller. If there's a lien, a release is needed.
The TxDMV is required to title off-highway vehicles (ATVs, ROVs, UTVs, and Sand Rails), but these vehicles are not eligible for registration. Off-highway vehicles are eligible to receive an Off-Highway Vehicle license plate, which may be obtained from your county tax assessor-collector's office.
Do ATVs used at OHV venues located on the public lands of Texas need a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) registration decal? No, ATV registration is not longer required in Texas and therefore, the TxDOT ATV registration decal is no longer required.
Operating an Off-Highway Vehicle in Texas A person may not operate an off-highway vehicle on public off-highway vehicle land or a beach unless the person meets at least one of the stipulations below: The person holds a safety certificate, indicating that they have successfully completed ASI's ATV RiderCourse.
A person operating an off-highway vehicle on a beach or on public land designated for such use by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department must hold a safety certificate indicating completion of a safety training course. The course must be conducted by an approved program sponsor and taught by an approved instructor.
The ATV, ROV, UTV and Sand Rail must display an Off-Highway Vehicle license plate when operated on roads authorized by the city or county. Operation may be authorized only on roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less.
ATV/UTV riding in Wisconsin ATV and UTV operators born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 who are at least 12 years old for ATV (and at least 16 years old for UTV) must complete an ATV and UTV safety certification course in order to operate on public ATV/UTV trails and areas in Wisconsin.
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.
Texas: In Texas, go-karts can be registered as LSVs if they meet the necessary safety requirements and are insured. The state allows LSVs to operate on roads with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less.
Anyone operating a golf cart on a public roadway must have a driver's license. (Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ruling on April 5, 2021.)